The Lost Dragon

    By The SORCERER

    The Lost Dragon cover image

    21 Jul, 2024

    a boy walking down a path in a park with flowers and trees around him and a pond in the background, environmental art, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, rossdraws global illumination

    The child was meandering through the park, his eyes wide with curiosity. He loved exploring the outdoors, always on the lookout for something exciting.

    a boy and a dragon sitting on a rock in a forest by a pond of water with lily pads, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    Suddenly, he heard a soft whimper coming from a bush. Pushing the leaves aside, he found a baby dragon trembling with fear.

    a boy and a boy sitting next to a dragon in a forest with a tree trunk and a boy standing next to it, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The child decided to take the dragon to a hidden corner of the park. He comforted the dragon, promising to help it get back home.

    a boy sitting on a tree stump next to a dragon and another dragon in a forest with a tree, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The baby dragon explained that it had fallen into a time portal and ended up in modern times. The child was astonished but determined to help.

    a boy sitting at a table with a book in front of him in a library full of books and a lamp, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The child knew exactly where to start. He went to the park's library and began reading about dragons and time portals.

    a boy is reading a book in a library with a lamp in his hand and bookshelves in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, rossdraws global illumination

    He discovered a legend about a magical stone that could open time portals. The child was sure this was the key to getting the dragon home.

    two young boys are walking down a trail in the mountains with backpacks on their backs and a mountain in the background, process art, a comic book panel, Brothers Hildebrandt, rossdraws global illumination

    With hope in his heart, the child set out for the rocky hill near the park. He was sure that the magical stone was hidden there.

    a boy with a backpack and a green dragon in the woods by a waterfall and rocks, with a waterfall in the background, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, dragon art

    After a challenging search, the child found the stone hidden beneath a rock. The dragon's eyes lit up with hope as they hurried back to the park.

    a boy is holding a book and a dragon is standing in the background of a forest with rocks and trees, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, official art

    Back in the park, the child held the stone aloft. Suddenly, a vibrant portal appeared, swirling with colors of a time long past.

    a boy standing next to a green dragon in a forest with trees and grass on either side of him, sots art, a storybook illustration, Clint Cearley, official art

    The dragon looked at the child with gratitude in its eyes. With a final wave, it stepped into the portal, vanishing into its own time.

    a boy and a dragon in a tunnel with a boy looking at it from the other side of the tunnel, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Diego Gisbert Llorens, storybook illustration

    The child was left alone in the park, the portal closing behind the dragon. He felt a mix of happiness and sadness.

    a boy standing in a park with a backpack on his back and people walking around him on a sunny day, art & language, a comic book panel, Diego Gisbert Llorens, rossdraws global illumination

    Although he had lost a friend, he was proud to have helped the dragon. He knew he would always remember this magical adventure.