Born to Be an Octopus, I'm Here to Heal

Ella had been lonely for twenty years. When she opened her eyes, she had become a squishy little octopus in the North Sea.

No golden finger, no prophetic powers, and even swimming made her feel like a freshly cooked noodle.

She had planned to keep a low profile in the sea, catching shrimp and living next to a timid hermit crab. Then a huge tide swept her into a fishing net and delivered her to the aquarium where he worked.

The gentle animal keeper, Rainer, asked her through the glass, “Can you understand me?”

Ella clutched her shell. I understand, but I don’t want to go to work.

Later, the World Cup swept through town, and people made her the next “Paul the Octopus.” The world chased miracles, but Rainer only stroked the tank. “Don’t be afraid. I know you want to go back to the sea.”

From a timid little deep-sea creature to an internet sensation hailed as a prophet, she healed the human world, and was gently healed by one person in return.