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The page was ripped and teared. I had to know why there was a 'mermaid' in my basement and if it was a coincidence that I was becoming a mermaid to?

My mum was calling me upstairs so I carefully places the note back in the box as I was about to seal the lid. I climbed up the stairs one by one, finally reaching the door.

My body moves down the hallway and it sits me down at the dining table. Plates were laden with food were places on the table.

I chose to eat potatoes, meat, peas and asparagus. My plate was actually quite colourful for once!

I was shuffling round in my seat at the wooden table. I couldn't stop thinking about that box, I wasn't even eating my dinner because of it.

My mum must have noticed as she asked "are you ok Emma?"
I didn't really know how to answer that question but I replied "umm yeah"

There was no going back, I knew my mum would say "your not are you" she blurted out.
"No not really, just got a lot on in my mind."

"That's ok, but let's go clear things up in my bedroom" she exclaimed.

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