Stories of Princesses

The Story of Sleeping Beauty

Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, a beloved queen gave birth to a beautiful baby princess. The
entire realm celebrated the joyous occasion, and the king invited twelve fairies to bestow gifts upon the
newborn. Each fairy gave the princess a special blessing, such as beauty, grace, and kindness.

However, an uninvited, wicked fairy appeared, angry at being overlooked. She cast a dark spell, declaring
that on the princess's sixteenth birthday, she would prick her finger on a spinning wheel and die.
Fortunately, a good fairy, who had not yet spoken, softened the curse. Instead of death, the princess
would fall into a deep sleep for one hundred years, only to be awakened by a true love’s kiss.

As the years passed, the prophecy seemed to fade into the background. The kingdom was cautious and
destroyed all spinning wheels to prevent the curse from coming true. Yet, on her sixteenth birthday, the
princess, curious and adventurous, discovered an old spinning wheel hidden in a remote part of the
castle. She touched it and immediately fell into a deep sleep.

The king and queen, heartbroken, placed their daughter on a bed in the castle's grand hall and fell into a
sleep of their own, as did the entire court. Over the years, the castle was overgrown with thorns and lost
to time, becoming a legend in the surrounding lands.

One day, a brave prince heard the tale of the sleeping princess. Determined to break the curse, he
ventured through the dense thicket and made his way into the castle. He found the sleeping princess
and, moved by her beauty, gently kissed her.

The spell was broken. The princess awoke, as did everyone in the castle. The kingdom rejoiced, and the
prince and princess fell deeply in love. They married soon after, and they lived happily ever after, ruling
the kingdom with wisdom and grace.

The Story of Rapunzel

Once upon a time, a couple longed for a child. When the wife became pregnant, she craved a particular
herb called rapunzel (a type of lettuce) that grew in the garden of a witch next door. The husband,
desperate to satisfy her craving, sneaked into the witch's garden to steal some. Unfortunately, the witch
caught him and demanded a steep price for the rapunzel: the couple’s unborn child.

Reluctantly, they agreed, and when the baby girl was born, the witch took her away and named her
Rapunzel. The witch locked Rapunzel in a high tower with no doors or stairs, only a single window at the
top. The only way to reach the tower was to call out, and Rapunzel would let down her long, magical hair
for the witch to climb up.

As Rapunzel grew, so did her hair, which was incredibly long and golden. One day, a prince wandering
through the forest heard Rapunzel singing from the tower. He was enchanted by her voice and sought to
find her. Eventually, he discovered the secret way to reach her: by calling out to her and climbing her
hair.
Rapunzel and the prince fell in love and planned to escape together. The prince would visit her in secret,
and Rapunzel would let her hair down for him to climb up. However, the witch discovered the prince’s
visits and became furious. She cut off Rapunzel’s hair and banished her to a remote desert.

When the prince arrived and found the witch instead of Rapunzel, she threw him from the tower,
blinding him in the process. Lost and wandering, the prince eventually stumbled upon Rapunzel in the
desert. Over time, Rapunzel’s tears healed his blindness.

Reunited, Rapunzel and the prince returned to his kingdom, where they were warmly welcomed. The
kingdom celebrated their return, and Rapunzel and the prince lived happily ever after.

The Story of Snow White

Once upon a time, there was a beautiful queen who, while sewing by a window, pricked her finger and
wished for a daughter with skin as white as snow, lips as red as blood, and hair as black as ebony. Soon
after, her wish came true, and she gave birth to a daughter named Snow White. However, the queen
died shortly after childbirth.

The king remarried, and the new queen was beautiful but wicked and possessed a magical mirror that
she would consult daily. The mirror always told her that she was the fairest in the land, but as Snow
White grew older, her beauty surpassed the queen's.

Jealous and enraged, the queen ordered a huntsman to take Snow White into the forest and kill her.
However, the huntsman couldn’t bring himself to do it. Instead, he let Snow White go and told her to
flee into the forest, where she would be safe.

Snow White wandered through the forest until she came upon a small cottage inhabited by seven
dwarfs. She was welcomed by them and agreed to keep house for them in exchange for their protection.
Snow White and the dwarfs lived happily together, but the wicked queen discovered that Snow White
was still alive.

Determined to finish what she started, the queen disguised herself in various forms to deceive Snow
White. First, she visited the cottage as an old peddler woman and offered Snow White a poisoned lace
corset, which Snow White fell victim to, but was revived by the dwarfs.

Undeterred, the queen then appeared as an old woman with a poisoned comb, which Snow White also
tried. The dwarfs managed to save her once more.

Finally, the queen disguised herself as a harmless old woman and offered Snow White a poisoned apple.
This time, Snow White took a bite and fell into a deathlike sleep. The dwarfs, grieving for their friend,
placed her in a glass coffin in the forest.

One day, a prince who had heard of Snow White’s beauty came to see her. Overcome by her beauty even
in her slumber, he kissed her. The kiss broke the spell, and Snow White awoke.

The prince and Snow White were soon married, and the wicked queen was punished for her evil deeds.
Snow White and the prince lived happily ever after.
The Story of Ariel, The Little Mermaid

Once upon a time, in a vibrant underwater kingdom called Atlantica, lived a young mermaid named
Ariel. Ariel was the daughter of King Triton and was known for her beautiful voice, adventurous spirit,
and curiosity about the human world above the sea.

Ariel was fascinated by humans and collected human artifacts, which she kept hidden in a secret grotto.
Her fascination with the human world led her to dream of living on land, a wish that conflicted with her
father’s strict rules about interacting with humans. Despite her father’s disapproval, Ariel longed to be
part of the human world.

One day, Ariel saves a human prince named Eric from a shipwreck. She falls in love with him, and he is
enchanted by her voice, although he doesn’t know her true identity. Ariel dreams of becoming human to
be with Prince Eric and is willing to make a dangerous deal to achieve this.

Ariel visits Ursula, the sea witch, who agrees to grant Ariel’s wish to become human in exchange for her
voice. Ursula gives Ariel a potion that will transform her into a human for three days. If Ariel can win
Prince Eric’s love with her silent charm before the time is up, she will remain human. If not, she will turn
back into a mermaid and belong to Ursula forever.

Once on land, Ariel struggles without her voice but tries to win Eric’s heart. During the short time Ariel
has, she and Eric develop a bond, but Ursula has her own plans. Disguised as a beautiful young woman
named Vanessa, Ursula uses Ariel’s voice to enchant Eric and sabotage Ariel’s chances.

In the end, Ariel’s friends, including Sebastian the crab, Flounder the fish, and the dolphins, help her.
With their assistance, Ariel and Eric expose Ursula’s true identity, and with a final confrontation, Ursula is
defeated.

As a result of Ariel’s bravery and true love for Eric, the spell is broken. King Triton, seeing Ariel’s
happiness and love, grants her wish and turns her into a human permanently. Ariel and Eric are married,
and they live happily ever after.

The Story of Cinderella

Once upon a time, a kind and beautiful young girl named Cinderella lived with her wicked stepmother
and two stepsisters. After her beloved father died, Cinderella was left in the care of her cruel
stepmother, who made her live in servitude. She was forced to do all the household chores, including
cleaning the fireplace, which is why she was called Cinderella, a name derived from the ashes she slept
among.

Despite her harsh treatment, Cinderella remained kind and gentle. Her stepsisters and stepmother
treated her poorly, often mocking her for her humble appearance. However, Cinderella's inner beauty
shone brightly, even in her difficult circumstances.

One day, an invitation arrived from the royal palace: the king was hosting a grand ball, and all eligible
young women were invited so that the prince might choose a bride. Cinderella was excited but could not
attend because her stepmother and stepsisters would not allow it. They left for the ball, leaving
Cinderella behind, heartbroken.
With the help of her fairy godmother, who magically appeared, Cinderella’s situation transformed. Her
fairy godmother turned a pumpkin into a beautiful carriage, mice into horses, and Cinderella’s rags into a
stunning gown with glass slippers. The fairy godmother warned Cinderella that the magic would wear off
at midnight.

At the ball, Cinderella captivated everyone, especially the prince. They danced together, and Cinderella
felt like she was living in a dream. However, as the clock struck midnight, Cinderella had to leave. In her
haste, she left behind one of her glass slippers.

The prince was determined to find the mysterious girl who had captured his heart. He searched the
kingdom with the glass slipper, which would fit only Cinderella. When the prince arrived at Cinderella’s
home, her stepsisters tried in vain to fit the slipper, but it was too small.

Finally, Cinderella tried on the slipper, and it fit perfectly. The prince recognized her, and they were
reunited. Cinderella and the prince were married, and she became a beloved princess. They lived happily
ever after, and Cinderella forgave her stepmother and stepsisters, showing her true grace and kindness.