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Beauty and the Beast Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there was a wealthy merchant who lived with his three daughters. Gentle and loved reading books, everyone admired her for her beauty and good heart. One day, the merchant lost all his money and was forced to move with his daughters to a small cottage in the countryside. Belle didn't complain and happily helped with the housework. Unlike her sisters, who were lazy and always complained about their new life. One morning, the merchant heard that one of his lost ships full of goods had been found. He set off to the city, hoping to sell them and bring back riches. Before leaving, he asked his daughters what they wanted as gifts. The eldest wanted fine clothes. The second wanted jewelry. But Belle only asked for a single rose. Unfortunately, the merchant's goods were stolen by thieves. On his way back, he got lost in a deep forest. The merchant found a mysterious grand castle. Hungry and cold, he entered and was amazed to find a table filled with delicious food. He ate and rested. The next morning, as he left, he saw a beautiful rosebush in the castle garden. Remembering Belle's wish, he picked one rose. Suddenly, a fearsome beast appeared. The beast roared, saying, You have eaten my food and stolen my roses. For this, you must pay with your life. The merchant begged for forgiveness. The beast said he would spare him if he sent one of his daughters to live in the castle. When the merchant returned home and told his family what happened, Belle bravely decided to go to the castle. It was my rose that caused this trouble. I will go. Belle arrived at the castle and met the beast, to her surprise. He was kind and gentle, though he looked frightening. The beast gave Belle beautiful clothes, books to read, and let her explore the castle. Every evening, the beast asked Belle the same question. Belle, will you marry me? Every time, Belle kindly said no, though she was growing fond of him. After many months, Belle wished to visit her father. The beast gave her a magic mirror to see him any time and allowed her to go, warning her to return in a week. Belle stayed longer than she promised. One night, she looked into the magic mirror and saw the beast lying on the ground, sick and heartbroken. Belle rushed back to the castle. She found the beast dying. Oh, beast, please don't leave me. I love you. The moment she spoke those words, the beast transformed into a handsome prince. The prince told Belle that he had been cursed by a wicked fairy. Only true love could break the spell, and Belle's love had saved him. Belle and the prince were married with great joy. Keep watching