Beneath the waves near the village is a bright coral house. Sage swims by colorful fish. Tiny fish swim all around Sage. They are her friends. She greets each fish with a wave. The fish wiggle and smile. Sage is safe in the warm water.
Sage is a kind mermaid. She lives by a small village near the sea. Sage wears a shiny seashell on her tail. It is her favorite. She calls it her magic shell.
One bright day Sage swims to the shore. She sees a gentle princess on the sand. Princess waves and smiles at Sage. Princess is kind and curious. She likes to meet new friends.
Sage shows Princess her magic shell. The shell glows in the sun. Princess claps her hands with joy. Sage laughs a happy laugh.
Nearby, a friendly ghost drifts from behind a rock. The Ghost hums a soft song. Sage and Princess listen. The song makes them feel calm.
Small seahorses twirl in circles. They dance in pairs. Sage waves to them. Seahorses make her giggle. Little bubbles float up. The bubbles pop with a soft pop. Sage claps her hands.
They all greet the Ghost. The Ghost floats close and touches the shell. It glows brighter for a moment. The Ghost smiles and drifts away.
Sunbeams warm the sea. Light dances on the waves. Sage feels happy. The water is clear and calm. She hears seagulls above. The seagulls cry in the sky. It is a nice day.
Suddenly, a small monster splashes in the water. Monster is shy at first. It looks at the shell with wide eyes. Then Monster grabs the shell and swims off.
Sage gasps. Her magic shell is gone! She feels sad. Princess frowns and says "We will help you." The Ghost nods and hums in agreement.
Together they set off to find the shell. They search near the rocks. They look under the sand. They follow small splashes in the water.
Princess spots tiny footprints on a wet rock. Sage follows the trail. The Ghost floats above and points the way.
At last they reach a little tide pool. Monster hides behind a rock. The shell shines in the pool.
Sage calls softly, "Please give back my shell." Monster peeks out. It looks sad and lonely. Monster does not know how to speak clearly.
Princess steps forward. She offers a small shell from her pocket. Here, you can have this shell too.
Monster’s eyes light up. It hops out and gives back Sage’s shell. Sage hugs the shell with joy. She thanks Monster and Princess and Ghost.
Sage helps Monster clean its new shell. They rub it with soft seaweed. The shell shines like a star.
They all laugh and clap. Monster smiles and rests beside them. Sage hugs her friends close. She feels happy and safe.
As the sun sets, they return to the village. Sage carries her shell with care. Princess waves and walks home. The Ghost drifts back to the rock. Monster stays by the shore, not alone anymore.
Sage feels proud and kind. She learned to share and care for friends. She keeps her magic shell safe. And she has new friends to play with every day.
They all sleep under the starry sky. Sage dreams of more adventures. The shell rests by her side. Tomorrow will be another fun day.