The Little Lost Pharaoh

    By Abbas El-Kassas

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    28 May, 2024

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    Pharaoh Tut, the little pharaoh, was having a great day playing hide and seek with his friends in the heart of the bustling city.

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    Suddenly, Tut realized he was all alone. His friends were nowhere in sight. 'Oh, great Horus,' he muttered, 'I've been left behind.'

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    Determined to find his friends, Pharaoh Tut ventured into the vast wilderness, his miniature scepter in hand and a puzzled expression on his face.

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    He stumbled upon a grinning crocodile lounging by the river. 'Hello, Mr. Crocodile, have you seen my friends?' he asked, trying to sound brave.

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    For years, Tut journeyed through Egypt, asking every creature he met about his friends, getting into hilarious situations, and making unlikely friendships.

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    One day, Tut met a goofy camel, who, in between mouthfuls of date fruits, pointed him in the direction of a bustling city.

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    Tut's eyes widened as he recognized the city. 'It’s been years, but this place... it's home!' he cried out, running towards the city.

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    He found his friends, who were all grown up but still retained their mischievous smiles. 'You took the longest turn in hide and seek, Tut,' they laughed.

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    There was a grand feast and Tut shared his hilarious adventures. There were laughs, gasps, and cheers as everyone celebrated their little pharaoh's return.

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    Tut learned a valuable lesson that day. Getting lost wasn't so bad after all. It was an adventure that he would cherish forever.

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    From then on, Pharaoh Tut never feared getting lost. He knew every misstep was a step towards a new adventure, a new story to tell.

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    So, whenever someone mentioned hide and seek, he would smile, his eyes twinkling with mischief and say, 'Sure, but remember, I take the longest turns.'

    The Little Lost Pharaoh