The Enchanted Forest (Short Story)

The Enchanted Forest is a 1999 short story written by Columbia Lego. It follows the adventures of Simba.

Plot
A lion cub named Simba got separated from his mother Sarabi. He and his friend Abu the Monkey went on an adventure in a magical forest. The little lion and the monkey entered a Cave of Wonders where they met a Genie and his magic lamp. Simba battled Kaa the Snake and escaped from The Cave. Abu and The Genie brought Sarabi. She reunites with Simba.

Cast

 * Simba - the main protagonist


 * Abu - the deuteragonist


 * Sarabi - the tritagonist


 * Kaa - the main antagonist
 * Cave of Wonders - the former secondary antagonist


 * The Genie - the comic relief character

Triva

 * Columbia Lego adapted his short story into a part animated part live action series titled The Enchanted Forest (Series).
 * In 2019 - Columbia Lego produced a live action short film based on both his original story and his series in celebration of the short story's 20th anniversary.
 * The Genie appeared in the series as a recurring character.
 * In the series - Simba was the main character of the first episode. But since he grew up - Simba was later replaced by Bambi.