Beautiful -

At the center of the village lived , a young man renowned for his flawless features. His hair was like spun gold, and his eyes were the colour of the summer sea. He was widely considered the most beautiful person in the land. Kaelen loved the attention and spent hours admiring his reflection in the village fountain.

Just then, a young girl named stepped forward. Elara was a quiet orphan who worked in the village kitchens. She had a large birthmark across her cheek and wore plain, stained clothes. The villagers often ignored her or made fun of her looks. With a trembling heart, Elara looked into the mirror. beautiful

She approached Kaelen by the fountain. "Kind sir," she rasped, "I have travelled for weeks. May I please have a sip of your water and a small piece of bread?" At the center of the village lived ,

The old woman smiled at Elara and then looked at the stunned villagers. "True beauty is not what is on the outside," she stated softly. "It is not found in a perfect face, but in a kind and loving heart." Kaelen loved the attention and spent hours admiring

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