Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a kind young girl named Cinderella. After her mother passed away, her father remarried a woman with two daughters who were cruel and jealous of Cinderella’s beauty and kindness. They treated her like a servant, forcing her to do all the chores while they enjoyed their luxurious lives.Despite her hardships, Cinderella remained gentle and hopeful. One day, the king announced a grand ball to find a bride for the prince. Excited, Cinderella dreamed of attending, but her stepmother forbade her to go and even tore her dress to shreds.Heartbroken, Cinderella sat in the garden, wishing for a miracle. Suddenly, her Fairy Godmother appeared! With a wave of her wand, she transformed Cinderella’s rags into a beautiful gown and turned a pumpkin into a splendid carriage. “But remember,” the Fairy Godmother warned, “you must return before midnight, for the magic will wear off.”At the ball, Cinderella dazzled everyone, especially the prince, who couldn’t take his eyes off her. They danced and laughed, lost in the moment. But as the clock struck midnight, Cinderella hurried away, leaving behind a single glass slipper.The prince searched the kingdom for the owner of the slipper. When he arrived at Cinderella’s house, her stepsisters tried to fit into the tiny shoe, but it was too small. Finally, Cinderella stepped forward. The slipper fit perfectly!Overjoyed, the prince took Cinderella back to the castle. They soon married, and she lived happily ever after, surrounded by love and kindness, proving that true beauty comes from within.