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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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