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The short tale titled "Could It Be Forever?" revolves around an eleven-year-old girl named Nina Stibbe. Her world is transformed when she develops an infatuation with a thirteen-year-old boy named David Cassidy, all through a series of exchanged letters.

These letters, penned by David, convey genuine emotions and sentiments towards Nina Stibbe. However, an unforeseen twist awaits Nina, an occurrence she had never fathomed.

Devastation mingles with a touch of relief as the truth unfolds – David Cassidy isn't real. It was all a deception, a cruel game played at the expense of an innocent child who harbored dreams of love and connection.

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The correspondence between Nina and David eventually takes a sour turn, leading to an unfortunate ending.

However, the connection they forged through their letters holds special meaning for Nina. She takes delight in crafting lengthy letters to David, sharing her cherished sweets, and recounting stories of English life and culture.

It all began with Nina initiating the exchange by sending the first letter. In a swift response, David replied, but his letter fell short, failing to leave a favorable impression on Nina.

Do you love me(or not?) he wrote. Please write about your feelings for me, I’m not interested in much else, he wrote. PS I really hope you love me as much as I love you.

Nina found herself increasingly irritated by David's brief and seemingly desperate replies, which focused more on probing her feelings than delving into her personal interests.

The exchange of concise letters persisted between Nina and David, ultimately culminating in the dissolution of a relationship that had never truly materialized – it ended with a single letter.

The primary theme explored in the short story "Could It Be Forever?" is one of profound disappointment.