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The Magical Lagoon

Peaches and Makalah quickly ran back to the girls

to tell them about their discovery. At first, none of

the girls believed them and laughed, but then

Safaria, Peaches’ best friend said, “I trust them,

and I am going with them.” Then the girls ran
behind Makalah who was leading the way

towards the beautiful lagoon. When they got

there, they were shocked by what they saw. In a

daze, all the girls stepped closer to the water as if

drawn by a magical power. As they waded deeper
into the water, they were caught still in their

tracks. It was at that moment the girls heard the

lagoon speak. They were frightened yet amazed

as the lagoon’s voice surrounded them.

“I am a magical lagoon. I grant wishes. Tell me
your hearts’ desires and it shall be yours!”

The girls could not believe their ears, but without

thinking, they all shouted, “We want to become

mermaids!”

The magical lagoon told the girls “Once I grant

your wish you cannot return to your previous

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