A thriving, miniature desert village built entirely from living prickly pear cacti, nestled atop the shell of an ancient, slow-moving turtle the size of a mountain. The houses are carefully woven from flowering cactus vines, their rooftops sprouting tiny succulents that glow softly at night. Villagers—small, sentient cactus beings—go about their day, tending to floating lantern plants, harvesting glowing fruit, and guiding tiny pollen-fireflies through the winding streets. The turtle moves slowly, each step causing ripples in the sand below, shaping dunes into mesmerizing, ever-changing patterns. In the distance, the vast desert stretches endlessly, but the village remains safe on the turtle’s back, a living oasis drifting through time.