Where the sea turned soft and golden at sunset, there lived a little mermaid named Coral. She had the sweetest singing voice in all the ocean — but she was far too shy to let anyone hear it.
Every evening she sang quietly to herself, hidden behind a rock, while the fish darted by and the waves rolled gently to the shore.
One stormy day, a little fish became lost and frightened in the dark, tossing water. It could not find its way back to its family.
Coral’s heart ached. Without stopping to feel shy, she began to sing — loud and clear and warm — so the little fish could follow the sound of her voice through the gloom.
Her song floated across the whole sea. One by one, the fish gathered around her, and the lost little fish followed the melody straight home to its mother.
The sea creatures begged her to sing again. This time, Coral did not hide. She sang for the seahorses and the starfish, for the crabs and the gentle whales, and the whole ocean glowed with joy.
Coral learned that a beautiful gift is not meant to be hidden away. When she shared her song, it brought the whole sea together.
Good night, little one. Dream of golden seas, and never be afraid to share your song.