The Mermaid's Bargain
In this retelling, the little mermaid is not content with her life under the sea. She longs to explore the human world and experience all the sights and sounds she has heard about from her sisters and friends. One day, she ventures too close to the surface and is spotted by a group of humans on a ship.Intrigued by their curious ways and fascinated by their music, the little mermaid strikes a bargain with a sea witch: she will trade her voice for a chance to live on land for one year. The sea witch warns her that she must convince a human prince to fall in love with her and marry her before the year is up, or she will become the sea witch's captive forever.On land, the little mermaid struggles to adjust to her new life without her voice. She falls in love with the prince she saved from drowning, but he sees her only as a friend. She makes a deal with the sea witch to give up her chance at happiness in exchange for her voice back, but the sea witch betrays her and takes her captive.The little mermaid learns that true love is not about appearances or earthly possessions but about compassion and sacrifice. With the help of the prince and her fellow mermaids, she must rescue herself from the sea witch's grasp and find a way to be with the one she loves, even if it means sacrificing her own life.Cover is not mine the credit goes to the owner.…
