Tony's True Voice

    By Luisa Fernanda cardona

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    22 Jun, 2024

    In an enchanted forest lived a turtle family, Doña Tortuguita and her sweet granddaughter Doña Tortugona, along with their magical dog, Tony. Tony, with his sparkling blue eyes and bright white coat, was no ordinary dog.

    In an enchanted forest lived a turtle family, Doña Tortuguita and her sweet granddaughter Doña Tortugona, along with their magical dog, Tony. Tony, with his sparkling blue eyes and bright white coat, was no ordinary dog.

    a dog sitting in front of a house in the woods with flowers around it and a dog tag on its collar, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    Tony was a special dog, friendly and playful, always ready to provide love to those around him. Despite his imposing size, Tony had a gentle and noble heart, approaching strangers with joy and affection.

    a white dog sitting in the middle of a forest with a frog on his back and a frog on his back, altermodern, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, rossdraws global illumination

    One day, an unexpected visitor arrived in the forest. A tall and imposing green chameleon, a curious trader with the ability to change color according to his surroundings. He was mesmerized by Tony's beauty and charm.

    a woman and a child are sitting in the forest with two turtles and a turtle on the ground, and a lantern hanging from the ceiling, magical realism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, rossdraws global illumination

    The chameleon visited the turtle's house, causing great fear, but he was only interested in learning the story behind the charismatic and magical puppy, who was also unusual because he didn't bark.

    a woman is talking to a turtle in a room with a lamp and a window with a picture of a turtle on it, magic realism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    Doña Tortuguita explained how Doña Tortugona taught Tony to suppress his natural instincts. Tony's joyful barks disturbed Doña Tortugona's peace, so she would scold him every time he made a sound.

    a painting of a turtle and a baby turtle in a forest with birds flying around it and a bird on its back, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    Upon hearing Tony's story, Mr. Chameleon felt compassion for the dog. He decided to take Tony with him and teach him that barking wasn't bad but a natural form of expression.

    a blue and white dog and a white cat in a forest with trees and plants on the ground and sunlight shining through the trees, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    Together, Mr. Chameleon and Tony roamed the forest, discovering new horizons and enjoying the freedom of being themselves. Tony began to understand that his barking was a natural part of who he was.

    a lizard in a white coat is holding a small bird in a forest with green leaves and trees behind him, altermodern, a character portrait, Adam Rex, rossdraws global illumination

    Tony, freed from the limiting belief imposed by Doña Tortugona, learned to trust his inner voice and express his joy without fear. He barked loudly and proudly, his heart filled with happiness.

    a cartoon turtle in a white coat standing in a forest with a turtle in front of him and a turtle in the background, rayonism, a character portrait, Dr. Atl, official art

    Upon returning to the turtle house, Tony was a changed dog. He no longer feared expressing himself. His barks echoed through the forest, a testament to his newfound freedom.

    a woman is talking to a woman who is petting a turtle in a room with a window and a rug, magical realism, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, storybook illustration

    The turtles were amazed at Tony's transformation. Even Doña Tortugona, who had once scolded Tony for his barks, now listened with a smile. She was proud of Tony's growth and courage.

    a turtle with a cape surrounded by other turtles and lizards in a cave with a window and a stone floor, sots art, a character portrait, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    Tony thanked Mr. Chameleon for his kindness and teachings. They parted ways, promising to remain friends forever. Tony went back to his life in the turtle house, happier and more confident than ever.

    a man in a lab coat standing in front of a house with a dog and turtle nearby in a forest, magical realism, a storybook illustration, Alson S. Clark, storybook illustration

    From that day forward, Tony's barks were heard throughout the enchanted forest, a joyous symphony that reminded everyone about the beauty of being true to oneself.

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