Cinderella (Patreon)

In the heart of a quaint village, there lived a young maiden named Ella, aged nineteen, whose radiance rivaled that of the morning sun. Despite the trials fate had cast upon her, she possessed a spirit as resilient as the ancient oaks that graced the countryside. Her days were spent toiling beneath the watchful gaze of her stepmother and stepsisters, their cruelty a heavy burden she bore with quiet dignity.

Ella's journey began with the loss of her parents, leaving her in the care of a father whose heart was ensnared by the charms of another. From the depths of her sorrow emerged a resolute determination to persevere, her dreams of a brighter future a beacon guiding her through the darkest of nights.

It was amidst the whispering pines and enchanted glades of the forest that Ella found solace, her spirit taking flight amidst the rustle of leaves and the song of the nightingale. There, in the embrace of nature's embrace, she discovered a kinship with creatures both mundane and magical, their company a balm to her weary soul.

But fate had other plans for Ella, as whispers of a royal ball swept through the land, promising a chance at redemption beneath the glittering chandeliers of the palace. With the aid of a fairy godmother, Ella's humble attire was transformed into a gown of shimmering splendor, her age but a fleeting detail in the grand tapestry of destiny.

As she danced beneath the moonlit sky, Ella's heart found its match in the prince's gaze, their connection transcending time and circumstance. In that fleeting moment, age became irrelevant, for in the embrace of true love, Cinderella found her happily ever after, her spirit forever untamed, her dreams realized against all odds.