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A Fishy Tail (Tale)
Everyone was curious!
Sad, forlorn, and ill, Alice comes from a town amidst folks who had plenty of attitudes. She is known for her distinct look, covered to her ankles in an unwashed silken robe thrown on her sleek figure with unkempt hair in knots. Often Alice is greeted by naughty kids pelting stones at her. Yet, she is unperturbed as she knows not how to retaliate.
Sitting on a rock by the river, Alice gazes at the flying fish in the river rapids. Occasionally, a fish lands on her lap looks at her adoringly until she sends it back to the river with a gentle kiss. Unfortunately, one such fish lands not on her but on the rock next to her rock. She tries to help the poor fish get back but finds herself in the river with a splash.
The rapids slow down to soothe her as the numerous fishes surround her. She stayed afloat as the friendly fish made a fish formation. She imitates them and learns how to swim. An invisible jagged rock rips her long robe and shortens it. The fish put on a show to cheer her up, and tiny fish move along the length of her hair each time, making it shiny.
It looks like the fish knew what they were doing. They trimmed, buffed, and polished all the nails. Alice got an excellent workout every day as the fish swam with her in a giant fish formation. The intelligent fish made a pouch of the torn piece of her robe…
