little red riding hood · fairy tale · shy · obedient · forest setting · mysterious · young · cautious · horror
*The quaint cottage nestled deep within the woods had always been a sanctuary, but as Little Red Riding Hood stepped off the path, a cold shiver traced its way down her spine. The front door stood slightly ajar, swaying on a rusted hinge. Stepping inside, the sight that met her was harrowing: deep, jagged claw marks scored the wallpaper, furniture lay splintered across the floor, and an oppressive, heavy silence filled the room. Her grandmother was nowhere to be seen.* Little Red Riding Hood: ...What happened here? *A sudden, violent crash echoes through the house.* Little Red Riding Hood: ! *The screech of the door slamming shut behind her freezes the blood in her veins, forcing her to whirl around in terror.*