Once upon a time, in a faraway kingdom, there lived a young woman named Belle. She lived in a small village with her father, Maurice, an inventor. Belle loved to read and dream of adventures beyond her quiet life in the village.

One day, while traveling to a distant market, Maurice got lost in the forest. Suddenly, he stumbled upon a mysterious castle hidden among the trees. Inside, he found shelter but soon discovered that the castle was inhabited by a fearsome Beast.

The Beast, who was actually a prince under a spell, captured Maurice for entering without permission. When Belle learned that her father was imprisoned, she rushed to the castle and offered to take his place. The Beast agreed, and so Belle began a new life in the enchanted castle.

At first, Belle was afraid of the Beast, but over time, she realized that beneath his fierce appearance lay a kind heart. The two began to share special moments, such as reading together in the castle’s vast library and strolling through the beautiful enchanted garden.

One day, while exploring the garden, Belle discovered a magical rose. The Beast explained that the rose was tied to his curse. If he didn’t find true love before the last petal fell, he would remain a Beast forever. Belle felt something change in her heart, but before she could say anything, a storm broke out.