Fiction Friday - The Tale of Tuxie, the Transformed Penguin
- Phil Czaj
- Dec 12, 2023
- 2 min read
Once upon a time in the land of Cool Cool Mountain, nestled within the whimsical world of Super Mario Bros, lived a cheerful penguin named Tuxie. Tuxie loved nothing more than sliding across the snow, chasing after stars, and enjoying the chilly breeze that made his little penguin heart flutter with delight.
However, one fateful day, something within Tuxie shifted. He felt an inexplicable longing for a new adventure, a desire to explore a different landscape that his little penguin feet had never traversed. Tuxie bid farewell to his penguin pals, promising to return soon, and set off on a grand journey.
Across rolling hills and through meandering paths, Tuxie eventually arrived at the majestic Grampians. The rugged beauty of these mountains took his breath away. He found a perfect spot atop a hill, overlooking the picturesque scenery that stretched as far as the eye could see.
Tuxie, with his rosy cheeks and big, warm eyes, sat there for days and nights. His gaze, filled with a sense of serenity and appreciation, embraced the land around him, observing the dance of nature.
As time passed, something remarkable happened. Tuxie, in his quiet contemplation, became one with the very landscape he had come to admire. The Earth, touched by his unwavering presence, slowly began to transform him into stone, making him an eternal part of the Grampians.
And so, to this day, if you wander through the Grampians and find yourself atop a certain hill, you might just spot a stone figure with a familiar penguin shape. Tuxie, the once lively and spirited penguin, now immortalized in stone, continues to watch over the land with his eternal warmth and a silent, everlasting smile. His story lives on as a testament to the beauty and wonder of the Grampians' timeless landscape
Have you ever spotted familiar shapes in the wild, like Tuxie immortalized in the Grampians? We'd love to see the beauty you've encountered during your outdoor explorations! Share your snapshots with us at Explorehorizonoz@gmail.com or let us know in the comments below. We will try to feature your photo with a Fiction Friday tale.
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