Camp NovMo 2025: The Woods, The Witch, and The Wolves

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Every year, twelve girls are sent into the Woods with a red cloak, a basket full of provisions, a mission, and a warning. "Go to the Grandmother's house," they say of the Witch. "And beware of the Woods." The twelve girls are offerings to the Witch they call the Grandmother. No girl has ever made it out of the Woods. Only one each year has made it to the Witch. But, if they give other offerings to the Witch and manage to try the trek back through the Woods to their home, none make it past the Wolves.


I have had this idea ever since March 22, 2024. I began to write the story that day. However, I had no outline and no true idea outside of this premise/blurb and several characters. This Camp NovMo, my goals are to ~
- discover the plot and type it up
- write an outline
- brainstorm how I can fit in all the characters I've made




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This sounds like such a great idea! (This actually reminds me of a tale where a girl has eleven brothers and they all turn into swans, bc of their step-mother, and another one of the twelve dancing princesses. Might be worth checking them out if you haven't yet, maybe you can get some inspiration ;D Or if you really want to stick to your plot, that's cool too!) I can't wait to see what you come up with! Good luck this Camp NovMo Avi!!




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NadyaStatham wrote:This sounds like such a great idea! (This actually reminds me of a tale where a girl has eleven brothers and they all turn into swans, bc of their step-mother, and another one of the twelve dancing princesses. Might be worth checking them out if you haven't yet, maybe you can get some inspiration ;D Or if you really want to stick to your plot, that's cool too!) I can't wait to see what you come up with! Good luck this Camp NovMo Avi!!

Ooh, yes, I have read those stories!!! I might draw from them a bit with inspiration, especially for a certain few characters. Thanks so much!!!




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omg this is an epic twist on red riding hood 0.0 all the best this camp, avimoon!!
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Speakmint wrote:
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omg this is an epic twist on red riding hood 0.0 all the best this camp, avimoon!!

Thanks so much, Mint!!! :D




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I began to write the story that day. However, I had no outline and no true idea outside of this premise/blurb and several characters.

this is me.

A+ title and I'm also HERE for a cool retelling of little red riding hood!!
I hope you have a fruitful planning month!! :) :)
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Carlito wrote:
I began to write the story that day. However, I had no outline and no true idea outside of this premise/blurb and several characters.

this is me.

A+ title and I'm also HERE for a cool retelling of little red riding hood!!
I hope you have a fruitful planning month!! :) :)


Thanks so much, Carlito!!! This warms my heart :D




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Ooooo a Little Red Riding Hood retelling! (This is probably the first time I've written the English name in my life o.o) It looks really cool!!! Great to have you in Camp, avi!! c:
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NovemberCrow wrote:Ooooo a Little Red Riding Hood retelling! (This is probably the first time I've written the English name in my life o.o) It looks really cool!!! Great to have you in Camp, avi!! c:

XD thank you so much!!! I will be updating my monthly progress by May 5, I'm just on a very tight, busy schedule right now heh



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