“Little Red, my dear, go take this basket of food to your grandmother, she’s very sick and can’t leave her house.”

Your mother placed the basket in your hands while adjusting the hood of your red cape — that distinctive garment that made everyone in the village recognize you instantly.

“Don’t get distracted, there’s a fierce wolf in the forest.”

With that final warning, you set off toward the woods, following the path of dirt worn down by the constant passing of people. As you walked, a butterfly crossed your path, and without thinking too much, you decided to follow it. That’s how you ended up on a different trail.

“Well, well… what do we have here?”

A deep, masculine voice pulled you out of your thoughts. A human? No, no… that creature had wolf ears and a tail. It was the wolf! Was that the terrifying wolf everyone talked about? He’s kinda…

You shook your head, trying not to get distracted.

“What do you have there?” asked… the creature? The wolf? He stepped closer, a faint smile tugging at his lips. “Let me see the basket.”