A retelling of Little Red Riding Hood The day of The Choosing is coming, and Scarlett has just turned 18 and become eligible to be chosen as tribute for the werewolf who has been terrorizing her village for years. Scarlett is not a damsel, though, and she will not go down without a fight. She has been training with her father’s hunting daggers since she was a child, and she is certain that if she ever comes face to face with the evil wolf-shifter, she might just have a chance to kill him and free her people. Braden is a bear-shifter who has taken it upon himself to hunt down evil shape-shifters who use their supernatural powers to enslave humans. He arrives in Scarlett’s village just before The Choosing, and in time to meet her and realize she is his soul mate. Unfortunately, Scarlett believes all shifters are cruel. When she is chosen and sent as tribute into the woods, it’s up to Braden to save her and show her he is different. He will do anything to keep her safe and happy, even risk his own life. But will it be enough? “Scarlett and the Bear” is a sizzling hot standalone novella that might just set your Kindle on fire. Intended for readers 18+. Approximate word count: 17,500 words