The Fairy Tales World: Cinderella

Cinderella

Illustrated by: Hameem Fatima

A land far away

Once upon a time in a land far, far away, there lived a kind and gentle girl named Ella.

A girl named Ella

She had long, chestnut hair that cascaded like a waterfall down her back and the brightest, kindest green eyes you could ever imagine. Ella's life, however, was far from a fairy tale.

Cinderella living in the care of her father

Ella's mother had passed away when she was just a child, leaving her in the care of her father, a wealthy merchant.

Cinderella's father - a wealthy merchant

Her father was a loving man, but he was often away on business, leaving Ella alone in their grand house.

Cinderella - a cheerful girl

Despite her solitude, Ella was a cheerful girl, finding joy in the simple pleasures of life.

Cinderella's father falls ill

One day, while her father was away on a business trip, a sudden illness befell him.

Cinderella's father on his deathbed

Ella's father grew weak and frail, and he knew that his time was limited. On his deathbed, he called Ella to his side.

"My dear Ella," he whispered weakly, "I have always loved you more than anything in this world. I have a request. Promise me that you will always be kind and good-hearted, no matter what life throws at you."

Ella, tears in her eyes, nodded and held her father's trembling hand. "I promise, Father. I will always be kind."

Cinderella's father passes away

With those words, Ella's father passed away, leaving her utterly alone in the world. Ella mourned her father's death deeply, but she clung to the promise she had made to him. She resolved to honor his memory by carrying love and kindness in her heart.

Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters move into her house

However, Ella's life was about to take a drastic turn. Her father's death left her in the care of her stepmother, Lady Tremaine, and her two stepsisters, Anastasia and Drizella. They were nothing like Ella; they were selfish, vain, and cruel.

Cinderella's stepmother lady Tremaine

Lady Tremaine moved into Ella's father's house with her daughters and brought her own servants. The once-happy home became a place of gloom and misery.

Cinderella being treated as a servant in her own home

Lady Tremaine was resentful of Ella's beauty and kind nature, and she treated her as a servant in her own home.

Cinderella covered in ashes

Ella's life became a whirlwind of chores and insults. She was given the nickname "Cinderella"

because she was often covered in ashes from cleaning the fireplace. Yet, despite her mistreatment, Ella held on to her promise to her father and remained kind and gentle.

Cinderella - ball announcement throughout the kingdom

One day, word spread throughout the kingdom that a grand ball was to be held at the palace. It was to be a magnificent affair, attended by royalty and nobility from far and wide.

Cinderella - find a suitable bride for the prince

The purpose of the ball was for the prince to find a suitable bride.

Cinderella's stepsisters preparing for the ball

Cinderella's stepsisters were overjoyed at the prospect of attending the ball. They spent weeks preparing their dresses, and Lady Tremaine spared no expense in ensuring they looked their best.

Cinderella left out of preparation for the ball

Meanwhile, Cinderella was left out of the preparations, her tattered clothes a stark contrast to the elegance of her stepsisters.

Cinderella crying and longing to attend the ball

As the day of the ball approached, Cinderella found herself alone in her room, tears streaming down her face. She longed to attend the ball, if only for a moment, to experience a glimmer of happiness.

Just then, a soft, melodious voice echoed through her room.

"Dear child, why do you weep?" the voice asked.

Startled, Cinderella looked around but saw no one. She wiped her tears away and replied, "Who's there?"

Cinderella - fairy godmother descends

A burst of light filled the room, and suddenly, a beautiful woman with shimmering wings appeared before Cinderella. She was a fairy godmother.

"I am your fairy godmother," she said with a warm smile. "I've come to grant your dearest wish and ensure you can attend the royal ball."

Cinderella's eyes widened in astonishment. "Oh, but how can that be? I have nothing to wear, and my stepmother and stepsisters will never allow me to go."

Cinderella's rags transformed into a shimmering gown

The fairy godmother waved her hand, and in an instant, Cinderella's rags were transformed into a breathtaking gown of shimmering silver and lace. On her feet were delicate glass slippers that sparkled like stars.

Fairy godmother warning Cinderella about the midnight

"You shall go to the ball, my dear," the fairy godmother declared, "but remember, this magic shall last only until midnight. At the stroke of twelve, everything will return to its former state."

Cinderella - Pumpkin transformed into a carriage

Cinderella thanked her fairy godmother profusely and set off for the palace in a carriage magically crafted from a pumpkin.

Cinderalla arrives at the palace

As she arrived at the palace, Cinderella's beauty and grace left everyone in awe.

Cinderella's beauty and grace left everyone in awe

She seemed to radiate a light that drew the attention of all who saw her, including the prince.

Prince asks Cinderella to dance

The prince was captivated by Cinderella's beauty and kindness. He approached her and asked her to dance.

Cinderella felt as if she were in a dream

As they waltzed across the grand ballroom, Cinderella felt as if she were in a dream. For the first time in years, she was truly happy.

Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters unpopular among the guests

Meanwhile, Lady Tremaine and her daughters attended the ball, but their arrogance and cruelty made them unpopular among the guests. They were oblivious to Cinderella's presence, as her magical transformation had concealed her identity.

Cinderella - Clock striking 12 at midnight

As the evening wore on, Cinderella heard the distant chimes of a clock. Panic seized her as she realized it was nearing midnight.

Cinderella's hasty farewell to the prince

She bid a hasty farewell to the prince and rushed out of the palace, leaving behind a single glass slipper.

Cinderella's glass slipper left on the palace steps

In her haste, Cinderella didn't notice that the glass slipper had slipped off her foot and remained on the palace steps.

Cinderella's gown transformed into rags at 12

Cinderella's gown transformed into rags at midnight

As the clock struck midnight, her beautiful gown transformed back into rags,

Cinderella's carriage transformed back into pumpkin

and the pumpkin carriage became a simple pumpkin once more.

Cinderella's stepsisters full of stories about the mysterious beauty

Back at home, Cinderella's stepmother and stepsisters returned from the ball, full of stories about the mysterious beauty who had captured the prince's heart. Cinderella listened in silence, knowing she could never reveal her secret.

Cinderella - Prince's heralds

Days turned into weeks, and the prince, determined to find the owner of the glass slipper, sent his heralds throughout the kingdom to search for the mysterious maiden.

Cinderella's slippers not fitting anyone

The slipper, delicate and unique, did not fit anyone in the land.

Cinderella - Prince's heralds

When the heralds arrived at Cinderella's house, Lady Tremaine and her daughters tried to force their feet into the glass slipper, but it was futile.

Cinderella - slippers too small for the stepsisters

The slipper was too small for Anastasia and Drizella,

Cinderella - stepsister howling in pain

and they howled in pain as they tried to squeeze their feet into it.

Cinderella stepping forward to try the slipper

Cinderella watched quietly as they failed. Then, in a moment of boldness, she stepped forward and said, "May I try?"

Lady Tremaine scoffed. "You? You think you have any chance of fitting into that slipper? Don't be ridiculous."

But the herald allowed Cinderella to try. To everyone's astonishment, the glass slipper slid onto her foot perfectly, as if it had been crafted just for her.

Prince to Cinderella - You are the One!

The prince, who had accompanied the heralds, looked at Cinderella with recognition in his eyes.

"You're the one," he whispered, a smile spreading across his face.

Cinderalla - stepmother and stepsisters leaving her house

Cinderella's true identity was revealed, and her stepsisters and stepmother were left in shock. Lady Tremaine's cruel reign over Cinderella came to an end, and she and her daughters were banished from the kingdom for their mistreatment of Ella.