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FAIRY TALES ARE TRUE

The Story Of The Little Red Riding Hood

By oloruntoba okeleyePublished 2 years ago 4 min read
FAIRY TALES ARE TRUE
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Once upon a time, in a quaint village nestled among the towering trees and rolling hills, lived a sweet and innocent little girl named Little Red Riding Hood. She was known for her bright red cloak that she wore everywhere, and it was a gift from her loving grandmother. The villagers affectionately called her "Little Red" because of this distinctive cloak.

One sunny morning, Little Red's mother called her into the cozy kitchen. "Little Red, dear," her mother said with a warm smile, "Your grandmother is feeling unwell, and I think it would cheer her up if you paid her a visit. Take this basket of freshly baked goods, fruits, and a bottle of her favorite honey and make your way to her cottage in the woods."

Little Red's eyes sparkled with excitement. She loved her grandmother dearly and always looked forward to visiting her. She eagerly took the basket, kissed her mother goodbye, and began her journey through the enchanting forest.

The woods were alive with the sounds of chirping birds and rustling leaves. Little Red hummed a happy tune as she strolled along the well-trodden path. Unbeknownst to her, a sly and cunning wolf had been observing her from afar.

The wolf's eyes glinted with greed, and he hatched a wicked plan. Knowing that Little Red was heading to her grandmother's cottage, he decided to take a shortcut and get there before her. He wanted to deceive the innocent girl and have a tasty meal.

As Little Red wandered deeper into the woods, she noticed some beautiful wildflowers growing by the side of the path. The sight was too tempting to resist, and she decided to pick a bunch for her grandmother. Meanwhile, the crafty wolf reached the cottage and knocked on the door, pretending to be Little Red.

"Who is it?" called the weak voice of the grandmother from inside.

"It's me, Little Red Riding Hood," the wolf mimicked, trying to make his voice sound sweet and innocent.

The trusting grandmother, thinking it was her granddaughter, opened the door. But instead of seeing Little Red, she was startled to find the hungry wolf standing before her.

Before she could react, the wolf lunged at her, quickly devouring her in one gulp. The wicked creature then put on the grandmother's nightcap, hopped into her bed, and waited eagerly for Little Red to arrive.

Finally, after picking the wildflowers, Little Red reached her grandmother's cottage. She felt a little uneasy as she found the door slightly ajar. "Grandmother, are you home?" she called, her voice tinged with concern.

The wolf disguised as the grandmother replied, "Come in, my dear. The door is open."

As Little Red entered the cottage, she noticed that her grandmother looked quite different today. "Grandmother, why do you have such big ears?" she innocently asked.

"All the better to hear you with, my dear," replied the wolf, trying his best to sound like the grandmother.

"And why do you have such big eyes?" Little Red asked again.

"All the better to see you with, my dear," said the wolf, his stomach growling with anticipation.

"Grandmother, why do you have such big hands?" Little Red inquired once more.

"All the better to hug you with, my dear," the wolf lied, biding his time.

At that moment, Little Red's keen senses began to detect something amiss. She looked at the wolf in the bed more closely and realized that it wasn't her grandmother at all. Fear gripped her heart as she understood the deception.

Without hesitation, she bolted from the bed and ran towards the door. The wolf, realizing his plan had been foiled, sprang out of bed and chased after her, his teeth snapping dangerously close to her heels.

Just as the wolf was about to catch Little Red, a brave woodsman happened to pass by. He had heard the commotion and rushed to investigate. Seeing the dire situation, the woodsman quickly swung his axe and scared the wolf away, saving Little Red from harm.

The wolf fled deep into the woods, never to be seen again, and the woodsman escorted Little Red safely to her grandmother's cottage. There, they discovered the poor old woman safe and sound, hidden in the closet.

Relieved and grateful, Little Red and her grandmother embraced. They thanked the woodsman for his bravery and kind-heartedness. From that day onward, the villagers made sure to watch out for each other and never ventured into the woods alone.

Little Red Riding Hood learned a valuable lesson about the dangers of trusting strangers and the importance of being cautious in unfamiliar situations. She continued to visit her grandmother, but from that day forth, she always made sure to have someone accompany her on her journeys.

And so, the story of Little Red Riding Hood became a cautionary tale, reminding generations to come about the importance of staying safe, staying vigilant, and cherishing the love and protection of family and friends.

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