A fisherman and his wife lived in a small house by the sea. The house was quaint, but the two were happy. The husband went out every day to the sea to fish, while the wife stayed home. One day, the fisherman was patiently waiting for a bite. He waited and waited, until he finally felt a tug. He hooked a flounder! But, when he reeled it in, the fish begged the fisherman to let him go. The fish claimed to be a prince, stuck in a fish's body. He told the fisherman he wouldn't taste good, and that it would be a waste. The fisherman didn't even argue with the fish, and let him back into the water without hesitation. The flounder floated back down to the bottom of the ocean, leaving a trail of blood behind. The fisherman went home to his wife empty handed.
He told his wife the crazy story, and she was astonished that he didn't ask the magic fish to grant a wish for him. She told him he should have asked for a bigger house for them to live in. She told him to go back and make the wish. The husband did as he was told, and went to the sea and begged for the flounder to come back up. The flounder emerged and asked what he wanted. He asked for a bigger cottage for him and his wife, and the flounder granted his wish.
The fisherman went home to his wife, and was excited with their new house. The wife on the other hand, was not. She told her husband to go back to the fish, and wish for a castle. The husband was reluctant, but did as he was told and went back to the fish to ask for another wish...
Hey Haley! I really enjoyed reading what you have written so far, but is the story complete? It doesn't feel like the ending was actually the end, and you are missing the author's note. That being said, I loved what you have written and I think you did a really good job of drawing me in, which is why I want to finish the story! I hope I get to read the ending before the end of class, but if I don't then have a great break!
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