Paws and Play

    By Abdul Wajid

    Paws and Play cover image

    05 Jun, 2024

    a girl and a black dog in a pink kitchen with cookies on the floor and a pink wall with a window, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Caroline Lucy Scott, storybook illustration

    The little girl was overjoyed when she saw the black giant schnauzer puppy her parents brought home. She named it 'Shadow', for its black, glossy fur reminded her of shadows.

    a girl in a pink dress standing next to a black dog in a pink room with pink curtains and a pink rug, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Caroline Lucy Scott, storybook illustration

    Shadow was a ball of energy. He loved playing fetch with the little girl, and they would spend hours in the garden, lost in their games.

    a girl in a pink dress is walking a black dog in a garden with pink flowers and butterflies on the ground, magic realism, a storybook illustration, Esther Blaikie MacKinnon, storybook illustration

    The girl and Shadow would often go exploring in the garden. They discovered hidden corners, chased butterflies, and splashed water in the pond.

    a girl reading a book next to a black dog in a park with flowers and a tree in the background, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Colin Middleton, storybook illustration

    They had a favorite spot under a big old tree. They would sit there, the girl reading out loud from her storybooks while Shadow listened attentively, his head resting on her lap.

    a girl and a dog sitting on a bed in a room with pink walls and curtains and a window, furry art, a storybook illustration, disney, storybook illustration

    At night, the girl would tell Shadow bedtime stories. She would make the voices for the characters, and Shadow would wag his tail in excitement, as if he understood every word.

    a woman and a child are in a bed with a large black dog on their lap and a window, furry art, a storybook illustration, disney, official art

    They would then curl up together, the girl hugging Shadow tightly as they both drifted off to sleep, dreaming about their next adventure.

    a little girl in a pink dress is playing with a black dog in a park with trees and buildings, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Esther Blaikie MacKinnon, storybook illustration

    On weekends, the girl and Shadow would visit the city park. They would race each other, play fetch, and even enjoy a picnic together.

    a girl in a pink dress is holding a black dog's leash while standing on a sidewalk in a park, american scene painting, a storybook illustration, Barron Storey, comic cover art

    Shadow would always be there, protecting the girl, his eyes always on her. The bond between them was so strong that they were inseparable.

    a girl in a pink coat and black dog in the snow with mountains in the background and clouds in the sky, kitsch movement, a storybook illustration, Edwin Georgi, promotional image

    During winter, the girl and Shadow would play in the snow. They would make snowmen, have snowball fights, and slide down the hill, laughing all the way.

    a girl in a pink coat and boots is holding a black dog in the snow with a mountain background, naive art, a storybook illustration, Dan Mumford, comic cover art

    Shadow would always be there, his black fur standing out against the white snow, always ready to protect the girl.

    a girl in a pink dress is petting a black dog in a pink room with a fireplace and a pink wall, lyco art, a storybook illustration, Colin Middleton, storybook illustration

    After a day full of adventures, they would return home, tired but happy. They would sit by the fireplace, sipping hot chocolate, sharing stories of their day.

    a girl in a pink dress sitting on a floor with a black dog in front of a fireplace with a fire place, remodernism, a storybook illustration, Esther Blaikie MacKinnon, storybook illustration

    Shadow, now a part of the family, was the girl's best friend. Their bond was unbreakable, their love for each other unconditional.