Muto

This short story by J.J. Campanella is a dark, speculative fiction set in a post-apocalyptic world where civilization exists within protected, walled city-states. Blending horror with elements inspired by Japanese anime and samurai tales, it features two characters who are modern takes on classic fairy tale figures—Little Red Riding Hood and the wolf. Originally written for an unpublished collection that reimagined fairy tales through science fiction lenses, the story offers an intense and mature narrative experience.