Reimagining Fiction: The Little Mermaid, Part 1
Here's an honest, real-life version of the beloved children's tale, The Little Mermaid: In the darkest depths of the high seas, hidden away, was the beautiful kingdom of Atlantis. A kingdom full of riches, gaudy castles, and happy aristocrats. A kingdom where all kinds of sea-dwelling creatures lived in harmony. Some of them were forced into labor, as they were used as transport, transporting their own kind on their backs, and pulling carts through the seas. In the kingdom lived a beautiful little mermaid. Her name was Ariel. Ariel was the daughter of the mighty king Triton that ruled over the kingdom and all things that called the ocean their home. “It’s another beautiful day in the kingdom of Atlantis” said the little mermaid. “Yes, princess.” Said her servant, Flounder. “We will depart soon to the surface in search of human artifacts.” Said Ariel. “As you wish, princess.” Said Flounder. For Ariel was fascinated by those who lived on the surfac...