READING Once upon a time, deep beneath the sparkling sea, there lived a young mermaid named Arielle. She had beautiful, long, flowing hair, sparkling blue eyes, and a voice that could charm even the fish. Arielle was curious about the world above the waves and often dreamed of exploring the land where humans lived. One day, as Arielle swam near the surface , she heard beautiful music and laughter. Curious, she peeked above the water and saw a magnificent ship sailing by. On the ship was a handsome prince named Eric, celebrating his birthday. As Arielle watched from afar, a fierce storm suddenly appeared, and the ship was tossed by the raging waves. Arielle knew she had to do something to save the prince. With a brave heart, she swam to the surface, using her magical voice to calm the storm and guide the ship to safety. Amidst the chaos, Prince Eric glimpsed a beautiful creature with a melodious voice, but before he could see her clearly, she disappeared beneath the waves. Determined ...