以下是一個短篇童話故事英文：
故事標題：The Little Mermaid
Once upon a time, there was a little mermaid who loved to play in the ocean and explore the wonders of the deep. She had a wonderful life, swimming with her friends and singing with the other sea creatures, but she always felt something was missing.
One day, she saw a beautiful human on the shore and longed to be like him. She decided to trade her tail for legs so she could be closer to the human world and find love. But in doing so, she would have to give up her voice and risk the pain of walking on land.
The little mermaid bravely made her way to the surface and found a man she thought she could love. But he was not interested in her. She was heartbroken, but she didn't give up. She continued to try and earn his love, even when he treated her badly.
Finally, she sacrificed herself for him, giving up her life and her chance at happiness. She died a lonely and sad death, but she knew that she had tried her best and that was all she could do.
In the end, the little mermaid realized that love was not about what you got, but about what you gave. She sacrificed everything for someone who didn't appreciate her, but she never regretted it.
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