The Rose Garden

Little Red Riding Hood with a Shotgun (New Book Sneek Peek)

"Abigail, I've been well aware of your growing progress to be an elite Red Riding Hood."

"Yes, I've been doing my best, Grandmother. I want to become a Red Riding Hood as fast as I can!"

"Why's that Little Red Hiding Hood Abigail?"

"Because of revenge Grandmother." She spoke with confidence. The room was suddenly filled with silence. Grandmother didn't move an inch from her seat. She lays back and ask her, "You were one of the victims weren't you? The Blanket of Red was the bloodiest attack we suffered from, four years ago. Only a handful of our once thriving community had survived that gruesome night. Most of the Little Reds were snatched up and were eaten up at that time and the elite Reds were injured from the battles prior before the incident. And-"

"There's no need to continue Grandmother. I know the story behind The Blanket of Red. The Academy taught that to all Little Red Riding Hoods when they entered the Academy on their first day." She pauses and then gets back in track, "So why did you call me in today, Grandmother?"

"I have a task for you to partake in."

"A task..."

"Yes. I want you to find me a Wolf."

"There's a lot of Wolves that we captured already. Why need another one?"

"No, no dear. You see, this wolf is no other kind of wolf out there. This is a special wolf that has been spawned into our world through taboo-like meanings. This wolf can be only seen during a full moon."

"Only during a full moon?"

"Yes, only when the moon is full. Only then the wolf will appear."

"What do you want me to do if I see this wolf?"

"Kill it and bring me its corpse so that I can wash away the curse it has been birthed with."

"Understood Grandmother. I will see to it that it will be done."

"If you complete this special task with no help, I will promote you to Red Riding Hood."

"It will be an honor to be promoted by you Grandmother." Abigail stands up and leaves Grandmother's Room. "Farewell Grandmother. The next time I return will be when I kill this special wolf."

"May the cries of the The Blanket of Red steady your aim, Little Red Riding Hood."

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I know I said I will come back with the wolf's corpse but... how can I pull the trigger... if it's you?