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IMPROBABLE PARADISE

Improbable Paradise

By nithya ganeshPublished 3 years ago 4 min read
IMPROBABLE PARADISE
Photo by Tom Winckels on Unsplash

Once upon a time, on a distant tropical island, a young woman named Samantha was stranded after her boat capsized in a storm. She had been on a solo sailing trip, trying to escape the stress of her busy city life and find some peace and solitude.

As she struggled to survive on the island, she came across a strange creature. It was a large, bipedal lizard-like being with bright green scales and a long tail. At first, Samantha was terrified of the creature, but soon realized that it was not aggressive and seemed to be just as lost and alone as she was.

Over time, the unlikely pair formed a bond. Samantha named the creature "Lizzie" and began to teach it basic communication skills. In return, Lizzie showed Samantha how to find food and shelter on the island. They spent their days exploring the island, swimming in the crystal clear waters, and watching the sunsets together.

Samantha had never felt so alive. She had always been so focused on her career and her material possessions that she had forgotten what it was like to truly experience life. With Lizzie, she felt a sense of joy and wonder that she had never known before.

But as the days turned into weeks, and the weeks turned into months, Samantha knew that she couldn't stay on the island forever. She missed her family and her friends, and she knew that she needed to find a way to get back to civilization.

With Lizzie's help, Samantha managed to fashion a raft out of driftwood and palm fronds. As they set off on the raft, Lizzie seemed hesitant to leave the island. Samantha knew that it would be difficult for Lizzie to adapt to the outside world, but she also knew that she couldn't leave her friend behind.

After a long journey, they eventually reached a nearby port. The people there were shocked to see a young woman and a strange creature arrive on a raft. But Samantha was determined to keep Lizzie safe, and she soon found a sanctuary for exotic animals where Lizzie could live happily.

Samantha returned to her normal life, but she could never forget the time she spent on the island with Lizzie. She knew that the experience had changed her forever, and that she would always carry a piece of the island and her dear friend Lizzie with her.

Years later, she returned to the island with her family and friends, showing them the beautiful place where she had found true friendship, and where she had truly discovered herself.

Years passed and Samantha settled back into her normal life, but she couldn't shake the memories of the island and her dear friend Lizzie. She often thought about the sanctuary and wondered how Lizzie was doing. She missed the sense of adventure and freedom she had felt on the island, and she knew that she needed to find a way to bring that feeling back into her life.

Samantha decided to quit her job and start a new adventure. She traveled around the world, visiting different animal sanctuaries and learning about conservation efforts. She found herself drawn to the idea of creating a sanctuary of her own, where animals like Lizzie could live and thrive in a safe and protected environment.

With her newfound passion, Samantha began to raise awareness and funds for her cause. She started a non-profit organization and began to search for a suitable piece of land for her sanctuary. Eventually, she found the perfect spot - an unspoiled island, not too far from where she had been stranded all those years ago.

Samantha was determined to make her dream a reality, and with the help of her supporters, she was able to purchase the island and begin building the sanctuary. She called it "Lizzie's Island" in honor of her dear friend.

The sanctuary was a success, and soon animals from all over the world were being brought to the island to live in safety and peace. Samantha was overjoyed to see her vision come to life, and she knew that she had found her true calling.

Years went by and the sanctuary became a popular destination for animal lovers and eco-tourists. Samantha had built a successful business, but more importantly, she had created a place where animals could live and thrive. She knew that Lizzie would be proud of what she had accomplished.

One day, as she was walking through the sanctuary, Samantha came across a young, green-scaled creature. She couldn't believe her eyes - it was a baby Lizzie! She realized that the sanctuary had become a breeding ground for Lizzie's species and she felt a deep sense of satisfaction knowing that she had helped save a species from extinction.

Samantha spent the rest of her days on Lizzie's Island, surrounded by the animals she loved and the memories of her dear friend. She knew that she had found her true home, and that the island would always be a special place in her heart.

"The end"

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