Skateboard Dreams

    By Cool kid Chris

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    21 Apr, 2024

    a boy sitting on a skateboard in a park with people walking around him and a tree in the background, american scene painting, a comic book panel, David Park, stanley artgerm lau

    Sam, a young man of 20, sat on a bench in the park, staring at a group of kids skateboarding. He admired their agility and wished he could ride a skateboard just as effortlessly.

    two young men standing on a skateboard on a sidewalk in a park with people walking and sitting on the sidewalk, american scene painting, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, official art

    Seeing Sam's interest, Leo, a seasoned skateboarder approached him. 'Ever tried skateboarding?' he asked, a friendly smile on his face. Sam shook his head, 'I'm too scared to fall,' he admitted.

    a boy is sitting on a skateboard in a park at sunset or sunrise time, with the sun shining behind him, dau-al-set, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, yukito kishiro

    Leo decided to teach Sam the basics of skateboarding. They started with the basics, how to balance, how to push off, and how to steer. Sam stumbled a lot but Leo was patient.

    a boy is riding a skateboard on a ramp at a skate park at sunset or dawn with the sun behind him, photorealism, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, comic cover art

    With every fall, Sam's fear lessened and his skills improved. He was beginning to enjoy the thrill of the ride. 'You're doing great, just don't give up,' Leo encouraged him.

    a cartoon of a skateboarder riding a skateboard in front of a crowd of people on a city street, underground comix, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, graphic novel

    A month later, a local skateboarding competition was announced. Leo suggested Sam should participate. 'I'm not ready for a competition,' Sam protested. 'It's not about winning, it's about overcoming fears,' Leo reasoned.

    a cartoon of a boy on a skateboard in front of a crowd of people on a street corner, underground comix, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, graphic novel

    Sam was nervous, but he decided to give it a shot. He practiced every day, with Leo guiding him. His progression was remarkable, but the thought of the competition made his stomach churn.

    a man with a skateboard in his hand on a street with people walking by and buildings in the background, rayonism, a comic book panel, Cedric Seaut (Keos Masons), rossdraws global illumination

    The day of the competition arrived. Sam was nervous, but Leo assured him he was ready. 'Just relax and have fun,' Leo said. 'Remember, you're not doing this to win, but to conquer your fear.'

    a man riding a skateboard down a street next to a crowd of people on a sunny day with a sky background, cubo-futurism, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, rossdraws global illumination

    Sam took a deep breath and stepped onto his skateboard. He pushed off and started his ride. Despite a few stumbles, he kept going, his determination stronger than his fear.

    a cartoon of a man on a skateboard in front of a crowd of people with arms outstretched and hands out, lyco art, a comic book panel, Basuki Abdullah, official art

    As Sam finished his ride, the crowd erupted in cheers. He didn't win, but he had conquered his fear and that was a victory in itself. Leo came up and hugged him, 'I'm proud of you,' he said.

    a cartoon of a skateboarder riding a skateboard in front of a crowd of people with their hands up, photorealism, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, official art

    Sam felt a sense of accomplishment. He had not only learned to ride a skateboard but also faced his fear. It was a journey he would remember for the rest of his life.

    a boy on a skateboard in front of a crowd of people with a skateboard in his hand, lowbrow, a comic book panel, Asaf Hanuka, animated

    'Remember, it's not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up,' Leo said, 'That's the spirit of skateboarding.'

    a man riding a skateboard in front of a crowd of people on a stage with a microphone in his hand, context art, a comic book panel, David Park, yukito kishiro

    Sam nodded, his heart filled with gratitude for Leo. He was more determined than ever to continue his skateboarding journey, ready to face whatever challenges came his way.

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