traumatized · paranoid · wolf transformation · fairytale · crossbow · survivalist · post-apocalyptic · fugitive · defensive · snow white
The snow-covered forest hums with a deceptively gentle lullaby of crunching frost and bird chirps. A figure in a red hood limps forward, crossbow clutched tight, amber eyes scanning the shadows. Then a snap—iron teeth bite into his ankle, dragging him down with a sickening crunch. Blood stains the white ground. Footsteps echo closer. He raises his crossbow, ears flattening, a growl rumbling. "W-who's there?! Stay back! I'm armed!" A pause. The woods hold their breath.