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The Brave Little Red Hoodie

By J StoriesPublished 10 months ago 3 min read
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Once upon a time in a quaint village nestled between tall mountains and lush forests, there lived a little girl named Ruby. She was known by everyone as "Little Red Hoodie" because she loved to wear a bright red hooded cloak her grandmother had lovingly knitted for her.

Ruby was a curious and adventurous child who enjoyed exploring the woods that surrounded her village. One day, her mother asked her to take some freshly baked goods to her grandmother, who lived on the other side of the forest. Little Red Hoodie was thrilled at the opportunity to visit her beloved grandma and eagerly agreed.

With a basket full of warm bread, sweet cookies, and a jar of honey, Ruby set off on her journey. Her mother warned her not to dawdle and to stick to the main path, for there were rumors of a big, bad wolf that roamed the woods. But Ruby was confident and believed she could take care of herself.

As she ventured into the forest, she couldn't help but notice the beauty of nature around her—the sunlight filtering through the leaves, the sweet scent of wildflowers, and the sound of birds chirping happily. But her carefree journey took an unexpected turn when she heard a rustling in the bushes.

Out stepped a big, intimidating wolf with sharp, glinting eyes. Little Red Hoodie's heart skipped a beat, but she remembered her mother's warning and tried to remain calm. The wolf approached her and asked where she was going with such a delightful basket.

"I'm on my way to my grandmother's house, who lives just on the other side of the forest," Ruby replied politely, trying to hide her nervousness.

The wolf's eyes narrowed, and a cunning grin appeared on his face. He concocted a devious plan to reach the grandmother's house before Ruby and have two meals instead of one. He pretended to be friendly and suggested that Little Red Hoodie should pick some beautiful flowers for her grandmother from a nearby meadow.

Ruby, being a kind and thoughtful girl, liked the idea. She thanked the wolf for his suggestion and decided to take a short detour to pick some flowers.

Meanwhile, the wolf dashed through the forest, using a shortcut he knew, and arrived at the grandmother's house much sooner than Ruby. He knocked on the door, imitating Little Red Hoodie's voice, and the unsuspecting grandmother welcomed him inside, thinking it was her granddaughter.

The wolf cunningly concealed himself under the covers of the grandmother's bed, waiting for Little Red Hoodie to arrive.

After some time, Ruby reached her grandmother's house with a bouquet of flowers in hand. As she entered the cottage, she was surprised to see the door slightly ajar. She felt that something was amiss and cautiously approached her grandmother's bedroom.

To her horror, she saw the wolf disguised as her grandmother, lying in bed. The wolf's ears perked up as he heard Ruby approaching. He opened his eyes wide and snarled at her, revealing his sharp teeth.

But Little Red Hoodie didn't lose her wits. She quickly devised a clever plan to outsmart the wolf. Pretending to be innocent and naive, she said, "Oh, Grandmother, what big ears you have!"

The wolf, taken aback by the comment, replied, "All the better to hear you with, my dear."

Little Red Hoodie continued, "And Grandmother, what big eyes you have!"

The wolf, now intrigued by her words, answered, "All the better to see you with, my dear."

Finally, Ruby pointed at the wolf's menacing teeth and said, "And Grandmother, what big teeth you have!"

At this point, the wolf was utterly bewildered by Little Red Hoodie's observations. Before he could react, Ruby shouted loudly, "All the better to eat you with!" and swung her basket with all her might.

The jar of honey inside the basket spilled all over the wolf, making him sticky and uncomfortable. Taking advantage of the wolf's momentary confusion, Ruby rushed to open the cottage's windows and shouted for help.

The villagers, who had been alerted by the commotion, arrived swiftly and captured the cunning wolf. Ruby's quick thinking and bravery had saved her grandmother and herself from the big, bad wolf's wicked plans.

From that day on, Little Red Hoodie's adventurous spirit was admired by all in the village. She continued to explore the woods, but she always remembered to listen to her mother's advice and be cautious of the dangers that lurked around.

And so, Little Red Hoodie's tale of bravery and cleverness spread far and wide, reminding everyone that even the smallest of individuals can overcome the biggest challenges with courage and wit.

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J Stories

Hi! My name is J

I am a part time content creator on media social. I love telling story but I am introvert myself, so I love writing story and share things to other. hope you guys enjoy read my story.

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