Piroska
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Complete, First published May 26, 2024
People today think they really know the Red Riding Hood story. But they really don't. 

This is an unpublished short story-- well, unpublished in book form; it has been posted online on my blog-- a retelling of the Red Riding Hood story, influenced by the work of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Louise Cooper, and a certain poem by Roald Dahl.
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The Crimson Cape

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A Retelling of Charles Perrault's Little Red Cap The Crimson Cape retells the classic story of Charles Perrault's fairytale Little Red Cap, better known as Little Red Riding Hood. For many years, the people living in the Infinite Forest have lived in fear of the wolves that inhabit those woods. The wolves used to periodically attack humans and some of the victims lost their lives. In addition to weaponry to defend themselves, the people would don enchanted clothing that would protect them from the wolves. Phoenix is a young girl who grew up without a mother, who was killed by wolves when Phoenix was only a toddler. She was given an enchanted crimson cape to wear whenever she left. the house. One year, during a very frightening encounter with a wolf, her cape is ripped and the magic leaves the garment forever. In order to re-enchant the cape, Phoenix must provide a sample of the blood of the thing she fears the most. In this case, Phoenix's greatest fear was a specific wolf that is believed to be the biggest of them all. The very essence of the term Big Bad Wolf. On her quest, Phoenix learns to face her fears. She also learns how damaging living in fear is to people. All Scripture verses are quoted from the English Standard Version. Originally Published September 19, 2021.