Can you recommend some 'happily ever after short stories'?

Sure. There's the story of Malala Yousafzai. After facing great adversity, including being shot by the Taliban for advocating girls' education, she survived and continued her fight. Now she is a global advocate for education and women's rights. She has found her own 'happily ever after' by making a huge impact on the world and achieving so much in the field of education and human rights.

One of the great 'happily ever after' novels is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. It tells the story of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. Their relationship starts with misunderstandings and prejudice but eventually blossoms into love. Another is 'Anne of Green Gables' by L.M. Montgomery. Anne's journey from an orphan to finding a place she can call home and the relationships she forms are heartwarming. And 'The Princess Bride' by William Goldman is also a great one, with its fairytale - like story of true love and adventure.

Love is a very common theme. In most of these stories, the main characters fall in love and this love leads to their happy endings, like in 'Snow White' where the prince's love awakens her.

One of the most popular ones is 'Pride and Prejudice' by Jane Austen. Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy go through a lot of misunderstandings but finally end up together happily. Another is 'Cinderella'. It's a classic fairy - tale novel where Cinderella overcomes the cruelty of her step - mother and sisters and marries the prince, living happily ever after.

Well, 'The Little Mermaid' can be considered a 'happily ever after bedtime story' in a sense. Although she endures a great deal of pain and sacrifice, in the end, she gets a chance at an eternal soul and a kind of happy existence. Then there's 'Beauty and the Beast'. The beauty sees beyond the beast's hideous exterior and through her love, he is transformed back into a handsome prince, and they live happily in his castle. 'Hansel and Gretel' also has a happy ending as they outwit the witch and return home safely to their father, who has become a better person.

Because in real life, things are complex and full of uncertainties. 'Happily ever after' represents a simple and ideal ending which is easier for children to understand and accept.

Because they give people hope. In real life, things can be tough, but these stories show that no matter how difficult it is, there can be a positive outcome in the end.

Love is a very common theme. In most happily ever after stories, the main characters fall in love and that love overcomes all obstacles. Another theme is good triumphing over evil. The hero or heroine usually defeats the bad guys and restores peace. Also, self - discovery can be a theme, where the characters learn about themselves during their journey and end up in a better place.

One characteristic is perseverance. In many such stories, like that of Thomas Edison. He failed thousands of times before inventing the light bulb. But he didn't give up. Another is having a positive attitude. People in these stories tend to see the good in situations. For example, Helen Keller, who was blind and deaf, but still managed to learn, write and inspire others with her positive approach to life.

They can help children sleep better. The positive and calming nature of these stories relaxes kids. For example, a story like 'Cinderella' where good triumphs over evil gives children a sense of security.