The Girl with the Red Riding Hood 'coat' by Shane Ware

When fifteen-year-old Veronica sets out to deliver Thanksgiving leftovers to Grandma Kathy, she isn’t expecting to cross paths with a talking alligator named Rick—nor to discover her family’s deadly history with him. What begins as a muddy trek through the Everglades turns into a night of terror, where courage and legacy collide beneath the red hooded coat. The Girl with the Red Riding Hood “Coat” is a spine-tingling modern twist on the classic tale—crafted for teens who crave adventure, chills, and a touch of Southern folklore.