## π **Tudunga and the Zombie Shark (Short Version)**
A young Sri Lankan boy, Tudunga, grieves his father's sacrifice to a zombie shark, then prays to Varuna, leading a deity to purify the cursed creature and bring peace back to the ocean.
CHARACTERS
Zombie Shark
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Tudunga
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Father
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Deity
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PAGE 1
Panel 1:Tudunga watches his father on a fishing boat under a warm Sri Lankan sun.
βOur lives depend on the sea.β
Panel 2:A wrecked fishing boat floats near the shore, villagers look on in dismay.
βAnother one... destroyed.β
Panel 3:The monstrous zombie shark, with glowing eyes and decaying body, emerges from the waves.
βIt hunts us.β
PAGE 2
Panel 1:Tudunga's father and other fishermen set out in a small boat during a fierce storm.
βWe must fight it tonight.β
Panel 2:The father, harpoon in hand, confronts the massive zombie shark amidst crashing waves.
βFor the village!β
Panel 3:Tudunga kneels on the beach, head bowed, clutching a fishing net, as the storm recedes.
βFather...β
PAGE 3
Panel 1:Tudunga prays at a small, humble seaside shrine, hands clasped.
βVaruna, bring us peace.β
Panel 2:The ocean glows brightly as a serene, powerful deity rises from the waves.
Panel 3:The deity, with a gentle expression, explains to Tudunga about the shark's plight.
βThe shark is cursed, not evil.β
PAGE 4
Panel 1:The deity extends a glowing hand towards the thrashing zombie shark, calming it.
βBe at peace.β
Panel 2:The purified shark, now vibrant and healthy, swims peacefully into the deep.
Panel 3:An older Tudunga, standing strong and calm, gazes out at the tranquil sea.
βI will protect the ocean.β






