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Dylan and the Secret Love Signals

A short story for children about parental alienation and gatekeeping and knowing their other parent loves them.

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Michael "Thunder" Phillips
Nov 09, 2024
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A heartwarming illustration inspired by a children's story featuring a young boy named Dylan. He is sitting on a tree stump, smiling up at the sky with a dreamy expression, holding a shiny pebble he found. The warm sunlight filters through the trees, and the stars are beginning to appear in the evening sky. A gentle breeze ruffles his hair, giving a magical, comforting feel to the scene. The image is soft, with pastel colors, capturing a peaceful moment that symbolizes his dad’s love surrounding him.

Once there was a boy named Dylan. Dylan loved his dad more than anything. But sometimes, Dylan didn’t get to see him as often as he wanted, and it made him feel sad.

One day, while sitting on his favorite tree stump in the backyard, Dylan closed his eyes and thought about his dad. As he sat quietly, a warm feeling spread through his heart, and an idea po…

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