《Cinderellas Tale》是灰姑娘的英文版故事，讲述了主人公Cinderella在继母和继姐的虐待下，依然保持善良和乐观。一天，她得到了一双由魔法仙女赠送的玻璃鞋，并因此被王子邀请参加皇宫舞会。在舞会上，Cinderella与王子一见钟情，但必须在午夜前离开。王子通过试穿玻璃鞋找到了Cinderella，两人终成眷属。故事传达了善良、勇气和真爱的力量，同时也批判了不公和歧视。

In the heart of a bustling town, surrounded by cobblestone streets and towering gables, there lived a young girl named Ella. Unlike the other girls her age, Ella did not have the luxury of fine clothes or a life filled with laughter and play. Instead, she was the daughter of a kind but poor man, who had passed away years ago, leaving her in the care of her cruel stepmother and two spoiled step-sisters.

Ella's daily routine was a relentless cycle of chores. She would wake up before dawn to tend to the family's chickens and gather firewood. As the sun rose higher in the sky, she would carry her sack of ashes to the local market, where she would sell it to the blacksmiths and smiths for a few coins. This was her life—a life of drudgery and hardship, but Ella bore it with unwavering patience and a heart full of hope.

Despite her circumstances, Ella had a secret: she dreamed of attending the annual ball given by the palace. It was a dream that seemed out of reach for someone like her, but it was a dream that fueled her every waking moment. She longed to dance under the stars, to feel the silk of a gown against her skin, and to experience the freedom and joy that only a night at the ball could bring.

One evening, as Ella was tending to the fire in her tiny cottage, a fairy godmother appeared before her. She was an enigmatic figure, dressed in a shimmering gown of silver and blue, with hair that shone like moonlight. The fairy godmother had been watching over Ella for some time, taken by her unwavering spirit and unyielding hope.

"Ella," she said softly, "I have been watching you for some time now. Your dreams are not as far-fetched as you think. I can help you attend the ball."

Ella's eyes widened in disbelief. "You can make that dream come true?" she asked, her voice trembling with excitement.

The fairy godmother nodded. "Yes, but there is a catch," she said, her voice hushed with importance. "You must promise me one thing: you will not stay past midnight. The spell will break at the stroke of twelve, and you must leave before then."

Ella hesitated for a moment, then nodded eagerly. "I promise," she said, her heart racing with anticipation.

The fairy godmother reached out her hand and touched Ella's forehead. A burst of light enveloped them both, and when it dissipated, Ella found herself standing in front of a full-length mirror in her tiny room. She looked down at herself in amazement—she was dressed in a gown of blue velvet, with a silky-smooth bodice adorned with lace and beads. Her hair was done up in an elaborate style, with flowers and ribbons adorning it. She was unrecognizable from the girl who had just been tending to the fire.

With a heart full of joy and a step light as air, Ella left her home and made her way to the palace ball. The night was filled with laughter, music, and dancing. Ella danced with every nobleman who asked her, her heart soaring with happiness. She felt like she could fly, like she could reach for the stars if she just tried hard enough.

But as the clock struck eleven o'clock, Ella began to feel a sense of unease creeping over her. She knew what she had to do—she had to leave before midnight struck or the spell would be broken forever. With a heavy heart, she made her way out of the ballroom and back to her humble cottage. As she stepped through the door, the light that had enveloped them earlier flickered and disappeared, leaving Ella back in her simple dress and surroundings.

The next morning, Ella woke up with a heart full of sadness but also a sense of fulfillment. She knew that even though the night was over, the memories would stay with her forever. And as she went about her daily chores, she felt a newfound sense of purpose—a purpose that came from knowing that dreams really could come true if you had faith and perseverance.

Years passed, and Ella grew into a beautiful young woman with a kind heart and a strong spirit. She never forgot the lessons she learned that night at the ball—the importance of dreams, faith, and perseverance. And when she finally met her prince charming, she knew that he was the one who had been waiting for her all along—the one who would help her break free from her past and embrace her true destiny. Together they lived happily ever after, their love shining brightly like the stars above them.