Hansel and Gretel: The Dark Twist

The Twist

Once upon a time, in a colorful gingerbread house deep in the woods, an old witch lived. She is said to be a good witch. In fact, she would take abused and abandoned children under her wing. The witch would teach them her craft then release them into the world as strong young witches with a kiss on the forehead and an invitation to return whenever they need comfort, support or even just a slice of cake. 

But unlike most fairytales, there is a dark twist, but maybe not so dark after all..

When the children, wandering about in the deep woods, came to her luscious house their jaws dropped. They'd run up to it in awe of the delicious cream, jam, and treats that build the house. When they are full and mouth stuffed with joy, the old witch came out of the house and kindly asked the children who had upset them. The boy and girl fidgeted, "They... hurt us..." the young boy muttered. The old lady knelt down next to them. "You're safe here. You all are," she said, with a wide smile. "Just tell me who hurt you." 

After finding out the children's parents, she went to their house. She went inside, breaking the door. She saw a man and woman toasting then sip some posh wine. "You were the ones?" The couple looks frightened and confused. "You're going to be an easy kill," she said, licking her lips then a fearful grin on her face appeared. Their faces paled. Her nails became longer, her face morphed into a distorted shape. She became a monster. But she didn't care. For the real monsters were right in front of her...