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As they enjoyed each other's company, the Heidenstam family bid farewell and headed back home. On the trail, Clarissa hummed a cheerful tune. "Did you learn that tune from Grandpapa?" her father asked. "Would you like to sing it for us?" Clarissa nodded and sang, "Into the woods to grandmother's, we go. On our way so we can play with Kley, hey! Pookie with a bookie to eat a plate of cookies!..." She grinned widely. "That was a lovely song you sang," both Father and Mother said simultaneously.
Approaching the bridge that crosses the lake, an injured blue jay spastically flounders on the path. In the large bush by the path, Father stepped in front of Amadea and Clarissa, fearing it might be a savage beast. What jumped out was one of the villagers' cats, Kley. Kley pounced on the blue jay and ran behind the family. Both Mother and Father sighed in relief since Clarissa wasn't fully aware of the situation but was confused.
As the sun started to set, Theodosius and Amadea discussed matters in the kitchen. "I will gather a team to make metal traps tomorrow; since nobody is willing to see it through for the safety of our village. If you want to take Clarissa back to see her grandfather again, I'm okay with that. But if you do, please be careful," Father said concernedly. "You know I will always protect you and love you with all my life," he added with a smile, embracing his wife. Amadea looked at her husband, "I know that, but I worry about what would happen to you if..." Father interrupted with a grin, "I don't go down that easily!"
Birds chirped to the morning sun as Father patted Clarissa's head. "Papa has a big project to protect you, Mama, and everyone in the village. I won't be able to go with you and Mama to see grandfather." Waving to both his daughter and his wife, he headed towards the blacksmith for blueprints.
On their way to grandmother's house, Clarissa was shocked to see a horse carriage and two burly men carrying her grandfather on a board plank. "Mama, why are those men carrying grandfather to the horse carriage?" Clarissa ran to her grandfather, "Grandpapa, I thought you were going to town alone? Why are these men taking you with them?" On the verge of tears, Clarissa raised her fists as if to beat one of the men. Grandfather intervened, "Clarissa, my sweet grandchild, these men are helping me because I can't use my legs. And the place we're going is very far. They're just assisting me." Before they lifted him onto the carriage, both men lowered grandfather so his granddaughter could hug him one last time before they parted ways. As they lifted him onto the carriage and headed off to the next town over, Clarissa burst into tears, crying so loudly that the birds in the trees flew away.
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As they enjoyed each other's company, the Heidenstam family bid farewell and headed back home. On the trail, Clarissa hummed a cheerful tune. "Did you learn that tune from Grandpapa?" her father asked. "Would you like to sing it for us?" Clarissa nodded and sang, "Into the woods to grandmother's, we go. On our way so we can play with Kley, hey! Pookie with a bookie to eat a plate of cookies!..." She grinned widely. "That was a lovely song you sang," both Father and Mother said simultaneously.
Approaching the bridge that crosses the lake, an injured blue jay spastically flounders on the path. In the large bush by the path, Father stepped in front of Amadea and Clarissa, fearing it might be a savage beast. What jumped out was one of the villagers' cats, Kley. Kley pounced on the blue jay and ran behind the family. Both Mother and Father sighed in relief since Clarissa wasn't fully aware of the situation but was confused.
As the sun started to set, Theodosius and Amadea discussed matters in the kitchen. "I will gather a team to make metal traps tomorrow; since nobody is willing to see it through for the safety of our village. If you want to take Clarissa back to see her grandfather again, I'm okay with that. But if you do, please be careful," Father said concernedly. "You know I will always protect you and love you with all my life," he added with a smile, embracing his wife. Amadea looked at her husband, "I know that, but I worry about what would happen to you if..." Father interrupted with a grin, "I don't go down that easily!"
Birds chirped to the morning sun as Father patted Clarissa's head. "Papa has a big project to protect you, Mama, and everyone in the village. I won't be able to go with you and Mama to see grandfather." Waving to both his daughter and his wife, he headed towards the blacksmith for blueprints.
On their way to grandmother's house, Clarissa was shocked to see a horse carriage and two burly men carrying her grandfather on a board plank. "Mama, why are those men carrying grandfather to the horse carriage?" Clarissa ran to her grandfather, "Grandpapa, I thought you were going to town alone? Why are these men taking you with them?" On the verge of tears, Clarissa raised her fists as if to beat one of the men. Grandfather intervened, "Clarissa, my sweet grandchild, these men are helping me because I can't use my legs. And the place we're going is very far. They're just assisting me." Before they lifted him onto the carriage, both men lowered grandfather so his granddaughter could hug him one last time before they parted ways. As they lifted him onto the carriage and headed off to the next town over, Clarissa burst into tears, crying so loudly that the birds in the trees flew away.
Prepare to have your fairy tale expectations flipped upside down with this cheeky retelling of 'Little Red Riding Hood.' Get ready for a rollercoaster ride through the woods with a sassy heroine, a mischievous wolf, and a twist that will leave you howling with laughter!
Category Story / All
Species Unspecified / Any
Gender Any
Size 120 x 120px
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