Once upon a time, there was a prince who lived in a magnificent castle. He was cursed by a wicked enchantress because he was selfish and rude to her when she appeared in disguise as an old beggar. The enchantress transformed him into a Beast, and his servants into objects, with the condition that he would remain a Beast until someone loved him despite his appearance.
In a nearby village, there lived a beautiful young woman named Belle. Belle loved reading and dreamed of a life beyond her small village. One day, her father, a merchant, got lost in the woods and was captured by the Beast. When Belle found out, she bravely offered to take her father’s place as the Beast’s prisoner.
Belle moved into the Beast’s castle, and at first, she was afraid of him. But over time, she began to see beyond his appearance and recognized his kindness and gentleness. They became friends, and the Beast started changing for the better, learning the importance of kindness and love.
Meanwhile, Belle’s life in the village was complicated by Gaston, a handsome but arrogant man who wanted to marry her. However, Belle didn’t return his feelings, as she had come to care deeply for the Beast.
One day, Belle found out that her father was sick, so she returned to the village. The Beast, heartbroken, let her go, but when Belle realized how much she loved him, she rushed back to the castle. She found the Beast wounded and near death, and she confessed her love for him. As soon as she did, the curse was broken. The Beast transformed back into the handsome prince he once was.
In the end, Belle and the prince (formerly the Beast) fell in love and lived happily ever after.
The End.
