A Menacing Elephant in Dark Forest

The forest was an unsettling tapestry of inky shadows under the cloak of night. Lily, emboldened by her parents' absence, ventured deeper than ever before, a thrill of forbidden exploration tingling in her veins.

Suddenly, mist swirling around the oaks thickened, morphing into a colossal shape. Before Lily could scream, a pair of glowing eyes materialized from the fog, followed by the unmistakable silhouette of an elephant. Its skin was an unnatural shade of gray, and its tusks curved like wicked scimitars.

Terror flooded Lily's veins. She spun on her heel. The trumpeted sound echoed through the silent trees. Lily didn't dare look back, her heart was like a frantic drum. "Mom, Dad, please save me."

Artists mixed in this are:

• Kouji Seo, a manga artist
• Dan Mumford, a fantasy illustrator
• Anato Finnstark, a concept artist
• Bo Chen, a character illustrator

Composition is inspired by the talented @Lifestylediary