Once upon a time, there lived a kind and gentle girl named Cinderella. She lived with her wicked stepmother and stepsisters, who treated her poorly and made her do all the housework. Cinderella dreamed of a better life and longed to go to the royal ball where the prince was searching for his true love.
One day, Cinderella received a visit from her fairy godmother. She appeared in a beautiful shimmering gown, holding a magic wand. The fairy godmother promised to help Cinderella go to the ball and meet the prince. In a wave of her wand, the pumpkin turned into a magnificent carriage, and Cinderella's rags transformed into a stunning ball gown.
Cinderella arrived at the ball, stunning everyone with her beauty. The prince was captivated by her, but midnight approached, and she had to leave before her magical transformation wore off. In her hurry, she lost one of her glass shoes on the palace steps.
The prince was determined to find the mysterious girl who had captured his heart. He declared that he would search the kingdom and marry the girl whose foot fit into the lost glass shoe. All the young women in the land tried on the shoe, but none could wear it.
When Cinderella's stepsisters saw the glass shoe, they were filled with envy. They tried to force their feet into it, but it was too small. The stepmother saw an opportunity and locked Cinderella away, hoping to claim the shoe for one of her daughters. However, the fairy godmother came to Cinderella's rescue.
The fairy godmother placed the glass shoe on Cinderella's foot, and it fit perfectly. Cinderella's true identity was revealed, and the prince was overjoyed to have found his true love. He asked Cinderella to marry him, and she happily accepted.
Cinderella's wicked stepmother and stepsisters were filled with regret as they realized how they had treated her. They begged for forgiveness, and Cinderella showed her kind heart by forgiving them. From that day forward, Cinderella lived happily ever after in the palace with the prince, surrounded by love and kindness.
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