The Grandmother with Enormous EyesA Short Retelling of Little Red Riding Hood
"Grandmother, what big eyes you have!"
It was true. She did have enormous eyes.
Matilda Brown is running out of time, and her granddaughter's sharp eyes don't miss a thing. Can she get Red settled and happy before the wolves return? Can she find happiness for her own future? See for yourself in this short retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.
The Grandmother with Enormous Eyes is book one in the Once Upon a Short Story collection.
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This short story of 3,000 words (about 8 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.
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A. G. Marshall
A. G. Marshall writes the kind of fantasy that remembers why fairy tales have endured for centuries. Her stories are filled with enchanted forests, hidden kingdoms, clever heroines, and unexpected twists on familiar legends, yet they never feel trapped by tradition. Instead, they explore what happens when beloved tales are viewed from a new angle, allowing old magic to reveal something entirely different.
Long before becoming a published author, Marshall was the child who could always be found in a library, wandering through shelves in search of new worlds. Stories became a constant companion, and writing soon followed. What began as a love of reading gradually evolved into a passion for creating her own adventures, inspired by folklore, fantasy, and the timeless appeal of characters who must discover their own strength.
Once Upon a Short Story
Once Upon a Short Story consists of nine books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
