Little Red Riding Hood

Authored by:Charles Perrault
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Section 1

Once upon a time, there was a small house situated in the heart of a dense woodland, and within it dwelt a lovely young girl who was recognized by all as Little Red Riding Hood. One day, as she was leaving through the garden entrance, her mother bid her farewell and informed her that Grandma was unwell. Bring this basket of cakes to her, but exercise great caution. Stay on the path that goes through the forest and never pause. By doing so, you will avoid any danger."

After giving her mother a kiss, Little Red Riding Hood dashed away. "Don't fret," she assured her, "I'll sprint the whole way to Grandma's without halting."

With admirable intentions, the young girl started her journey through the forest, but before long, she disregarded her mother's sagacious counsel. "These strawberries are so lovely! And such a vibrant red color."

Placing her basket on the ground, Little Red Riding Hood leaned over the strawberry bushes. "They're perfectly ripe and so large! Yum! They're so tasty! Just one more. And another. Okay, this will be the last one. Well, maybe just this one too. Mmmm."

The red fruit seemed to beckon invitingly from among the leaves in the grassy clearing, and Little Red Riding Hood scampered back and forth, gobbling up strawberries. Suddenly, she recollected her mother's instructions, her vow, Grandma's ailment, and the basket, so she hurried back in the direction of the path. Little Red Riding Hood discovered the basket still lying on the grass, and while humming a tune, she proceeded on her way.

The forest grew increasingly dense, and all of a sudden, a yellow butterfly floated down amidst the trees. Little Red Riding Hood commenced pursuing the butterfly.

"I'm going to catch you! I'm going to catch you!" she exclaimed. Then, she unexpectedly glimpsed some large daisies growing in the grass.

"How lovely!" she cried out, and as she thought of Grandma, she gathered a large bouquet of flowers.

Meanwhile, a pair of sinister eyes were observing her from behind a tree, and a peculiar rustling sound in the forest caused Little Red Riding Hood's heart to race with fear.

Feeling rather frightened, she muttered to herself, "I must locate the path and swiftly depart from this place!"

Finally, she arrived back at the path, but her heart leapt into her throat when she heard a gruff voice inquire, "Where are you headed, my dear, all by yourself in the woods?"

"I'm bringing some cakes to Grandma. She resides at the end of this path," murmured Little Red Riding Hood weakly.

Upon hearing this, the wolf (for it was indeed the infamous big bad wolf) inquired courteously, "Does Grandma live alone?"

"Oh, yes," responded Little Red Riding Hood, "and she never opens the door to strangers!"

"Farewell. Maybe we'll cross paths again," the wolf responded before bounding away, pondering to himself, "I'll devour the grandmother first, then wait for the grandchild!" Finally, the cottage emerged into view. Knock, knock! The wolf pounded on the door.

"Who's there?" hollered Grandma from her bed.

"It's me, Little Red Riding Hood. I've brought you some cakes because you're feeling unwell," answered the wolf, endeavoring to disguise his coarse voice.

"Raise the latch and enter," said Grandma, oblivious to any potential danger, until a dreadful shadow loomed on the wall. Alas, poor Grandma! With a single leap, the wolf bounded across the room and devoured the elderly woman in a single gulp. Shortly thereafter, Little Red Riding Hood knocked on the door.

Little Red Riding Hood asked if she could enter the house by saying, "Grandma, can I come in?"

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