The Mermaid's Dream

    By sivakumarprpa

    The Mermaid's Dream cover image

    24 Mar, 2024

    two girls walking on the beach holding hands and smiling at the camera with the sun setting behind them and the ocean in the background, lyco art, a comic book panel, Colin Middleton, comic cover art

    Mercy and Jenny were enjoying their beach walk, their laughter echoing above the rhythmic hum of the sea. They were inseparable, sharing giggles and secrets as they strolled along the shore.

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    Suddenly, Mercy noticed that Jenny was not by her side. She looked around in panic, her heart pounding in her chest. The beach, once a place of joy, now seemed ominously empty without Jenny.

    a painting of a mermaid holding a fish in her hand and standing on the beach at sunset with the sun in the background, fantasy art, a character portrait, Drew Struzan, kinkade

    Out of nowhere, a mermaid surfaced from the sea's depths. Mercy watched in awe as the mermaid swam towards her, her fish-like tail glistening in the sunlight, and her aqua hair flowing around her.

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    The mermaid extended her hand towards Mercy, inviting her to join her underwater. With a mix of fear and curiosity, Mercy took the mermaid's hand, and they plunged into the sea together.

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    Mercy was introduced to the mermaid's friends, each more beautiful than the other. The underwater kingdom was a spectacle of colors and life, a sight she had only imagined in her dreams.

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    Suddenly, Mercy spotted Jenny among the mermaids. Jenny was now a mermaid too, her green tail glittering under the water. Mercy was overjoyed and shocked at the same time.

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    Tears welled up in Mercy's eyes. She pleaded with Jenny to come back with her. Jenny smiled, but remained silent, leaving Mercy heartbroken.

    a painting of two girls on the beach with the sun in the background and the ocean in the foreground, lyco art, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, comic cover art

    Suddenly, Mercy felt a hand on her shoulder. She turned around to see her mother standing there, a look of concern on her face.

    a woman and a little girl walking on a beach holding hands and looking at the camera with a sunset in the background, private press, a comic book panel, Cliff Childs, comic cover art

    She looked around and saw Jenny playing in the sand nearby. It was then that she realized it was all a dream. She was relieved, but she couldn't shake off the vividness of her dream.

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    Mercy ran to Jenny, hugging her tight. She told her about the dream and Jenny laughed, promising she would never leave Mercy. The two girls continued their beach walk, giggling and whispering secrets.

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    As the day ended, Mercy and Jenny watched the sunset, its golden rays reflecting in their eyes. The sea waves gently lapped at their feet, as if whispering secrets of the underwater kingdom.

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    Mercy looked at the sea, her mind filled with wonder. Despite knowing it was a dream, she couldn't help but feel a strong connection with the sea and the beautiful creatures beneath its surface.