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**The Luminous Legacy of Selene**

In the vast and shimmering Desert Kingdom of Zahran, nestled among the ever-shifting sand dunes, a hidden oasis thrived. It was home to Shisha, a mesmerizing mermaid, and her beloved daughter, Selene. Unlike any ordinary mermaid, Selene was a beacon of hope for her people, her golden-white scales reflecting the desert sun, and her hair flowing like crimson silk in the wind.

As Selene grew, so did her powers. With a flick of her wrist, she could summon sunlight, transforming the arid land into a lush paradise. The crops flourished, and the people rejoiced, praising the mermaid who brought life to their kingdom. But with such power came responsibility, and Selene felt the weight of her legacy.

One fateful day, a mysterious shadow fell over Zahran. A dark sorcerer named Zephyr, banished long ago, returned with a vendetta against the royal family. He sought to harness Selene’s light for his own nefarious purposes. Under the guise of a weary traveler, he approached the…