
The Little Lost Pharaoh
By Abbas El-Kassas

28 May, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.'