Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a kind-hearted girl named Cinderella. She had beautiful long, golden hair and sparkling blue eyes. However, Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters treated her very poorly. They made her do all the house chores, while they enjoyed a life of luxury. Despite her hardships, Cinderella remained hopeful and dreamt of a better life.
One day, the king of the kingdom announced a grand ball at the palace. Every eligible girl in the kingdom was invited. Cinderella's stepsisters got all excited, and her stepmother started making fancy dresses for them. Cinderella watched them get ready, wishing she could also attend the ball. Suddenly, her fairy godmother appeared before her.
The fairy godmother, using her magic, transformed Cinderella's rags into a beautiful gown, as delicate as a rose. She also turned a pumpkin into an enchanting carriage, and Cinderella's old mice friends into handsome white horses. The fairy godmother then gave Cinderella a pair of glass slippers and reminded her to return before midnight.
Cinderella arrived at the palace and all the guests were mesmerized by her beauty. She danced gracefully with the prince, who was captivated by her charm. They spent the whole evening together, laughing and enjoying each other's company. Cinderella felt like the happiest girl in the world, forgetting her worries and enjoying the magical night.
As the clock struck midnight, Cinderella remembered her fairy godmother's warning and rushed to leave. In her hurry, she dropped one of her glass slippers on the palace stairs. The prince tried to follow her, but she disappeared into the darkness. All that the prince could do was pick up Cinderella's glass slipper, hoping to find her one day.
Weeks went by, and the prince couldn't stop thinking about the mysterious girl who had captivated his heart. He decided to find the girl whose foot fit the glass slipper. The prince visited every house in the kingdom, until he reached Cinderella's home. Her stepsisters tried to squeeze their feet into the slipper, but it didn't fit. Cinderella's heart skipped a beat as she realized her chance had come.
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