Violet's Dream

    By Luke

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    28 Feb, 2024

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    Once upon a time, in a small cozy house, lived a tiny girl named Violet with her loving parents. Violet was no ordinary 4-year-old; she had a dream, a dream unlike any other.

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    Violet cherished an extraordinary wish - to become a Barbie Doll. She admired their perfect hair, sparkly clothes, and most of all, their beautiful smiles.

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    Every day, she would play with her favorite Barbie, pretending to live in a world of glamour and style. And every night, she would fall asleep dreaming about becoming a Barbie Doll.

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    One day, Violet decided to embark on her journey. She took out her Barbie’s clothes, her makeup kit, and her mom’s high heels. It was time for transformation.

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    She started with the clothes. She put on a sparkly pink dress and a pair of tiny shoes that were just like Barbie's. She even wore a tiara, just like her Barbie.

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    Next, she got to work on her hair. She brushed it till it was smooth and shiny, just like Barbie’s. She then tied it up in a high ponytail, just like Barbie.

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    Violet then turned to the makeup. She applied a light pink blush on her cheeks and a red lipstick on her lips. She looked at herself in the mirror and giggled. She was getting closer to her dream.

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    Finally, she put on her mom’s high heels. They were too big for her tiny feet, but she didn’t care. She was finally looking like her beloved Barbie Doll.

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    Violet spent the entire day living her dream. She posed like Barbie, she walked like Barbie, she even talked like Barbie. She felt like she was on top of the world.

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    But as the day ended, Violet felt tired. The high heels were hurting her feet, the makeup was irritating her skin, and the tight ponytail was giving her a headache.

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    She decided to take a break and removed the high heels. Instantly, she felt relief. She wiped off the makeup and immediately felt her skin breathe.

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    She let her hair down and felt the tension leave her head. She changed into her comfortable pyjamas and felt at ease. Suddenly, she realized something.

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    Violet realized that being a Barbie Doll was not as fun as she thought. She missed running around, playing freely, and most of all, being herself.

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    She understood that being a Barbie Doll meant she couldn’t be Violet anymore. And she loved being Violet. She loved her comfy clothes, her natural hair, and her makeup-free skin.

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    Violet decided that she no longer wanted to be a Barbie Doll. She wanted to be Violet, the 4-year-old girl who loved to play, laugh, and dream.

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    The next day, she woke up with a smile on her face. She put on her favorite dress, brushed her hair, and ran outside to play. She felt light, free, and happy.

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    Violet still played with her Barbie Dolls, but she no longer wished to be one. She understood that being herself was more important than being anyone else.

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    Violet’s parents were proud of their daughter. They admired her courage, her spirit, and most of all, her ability to learn and grow. They knew she was special.

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    Violet taught everyone a valuable lesson that day. The most important thing is to be yourself. Because no matter how perfect a Barbie Doll may seem, it can never replace the joy of being oneself.

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    Violet continued to dream and explore. But she never forgot the lesson she learned. And she lived happily ever after, being the best Violet she could be.