
The Flying Snail
By 肖捷同学

19 Aug, 2023

In the heart of a dense forest, there was a special snail named Sammy. Sammy was an atypical snail, he was bigger than an average snail with a lovely jade green shell. He had a dream, a dream of flying like birds.

Sammy adored watching the birds soar freely in the sky. He wished he could experience the same freedom and endless blue horizon. However, being a snail, it was a desire that seemed impossible to fulfill.

One day, while slowly gliding through the forest floor, Sammy found a pair of wings hidden beneath a pile of fallen leaves. They were iridescent, shimmering under the sunlight, and seemed extraordinarily lightweight.

With a tinge of anticipation, Sammy approached the wings. As he touched them, he immediately felt a mysterious connection. The wings seemed to understand his desires and vibrate in exuberance.

Slowly and carefully, Sammy attached the wings to his shell. He felt a sudden jolt of energy rushing through his body. With a gleeful heart and hopeful eyes, he tried flapping the wings.

To his surprise, he started to elevate off the ground. He was floating in the air! The sensation was exhilarating and Sammy couldn't help but beam with uncontained joy.

Sammy soared higher, breaking through the tree line into the bright blue sky. Every obstacle that had once seemed insurmountable was now beneath him. The panorama of the vast world opened before his eyes.

He ventured farther into the open sky, passing by chirping birds and fluffy clouds. He observed the beautiful landscape below—the rivers, fields, trees; everything seemed so tiny from up here.

Sammy spent the entire day exploring the sky. He saw the setting sun paint the sky with hues of orange, pink, and purple. He felt the cool air brushing against his small body.

Eventually, as the day ended, Sammy decided to head back to the forest. He gently descended, the wings carefully guiding him to his home on the forest floor.

Sammy rested that night with a heart full of contentment. He finally experienced what he had only dreamt of. His dream of flying came true, all thanks to the mysterious wings.

The following morning, he woke up early, eager to begin another day of flying. However, he noticed something strange—the wings were no longer attached to his shell.

Sammy was shocked. He looked around and found the wings lying beside him, lifeless. He tried to attach them back, but they wouldn't stick to his shell anymore.

Sammy felt a pang of disappointment. He had finally been able to fly, to be free, and now it seemed like his dream was slipping away. He gazed at the lifeless wings, hoping for another miracle.

Suddenly, there was a faint glow emanating from the wings. Sammy watched in amazement as the wings started to vibrate again. They rapidly fluttered and attached themselves back onto Sammy's shell.

Feeling the familiar surge of energy, Sammy tried to flap the wings. Once again, he started floating into the air. The wings had not abandoned him!

Sammy continued his sky-high adventure, exploring new sights every day. The wings became his faithful companions, guiding him through the vast sky.

He flew over mountains and seas, met different creatures, and watched different sunsets. Each day was a new adventure, a new story. And every night, the wings would detach from his shell, only to attach back in the morning.

Sammy's dream of flying wasn't just a dream anymore. It was his reality. He enjoyed every moment of it, cherishing the freedom he got from the wings.

He would often return to his forest and share his stories with the other snails. Everyone listened in awe, fascinated by Sammy's aerial adventures.

Sammy's story soon spread throughout the forest. He became known as the Flying Snail, a living testament to the idea that no dream was too big or impossible.

Sammy's adventures carried on for years. The wings never left him. Even as he grew older, Sammy's spirit for adventure never faded.

Throughout his life, Sammy never forgot his roots. He always returned to his forest, cherishing his moments on the ground as much as his moments in the sky.

His story inspired many in the forest. They learned that no matter how impossible their dreams might seem, they could achieve them if they believed.

As the legend of Sammy, the Flying Snail lived on, it echoed an important message - dreams are not confined by reality, and anyone, even a simple forest snail, can touch the sky if they dare to dream.