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Hansel and Gretel
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"Hansel and Gretel" Quotes

A dark and twisted retelling of the classic fairy tale, "Hansel and Gretel" follows the siblings as they encounter a sinister witch in the woods.

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The house was built of gingerbread, and the windows were panes of clear sugar.

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descriptionsetting

The old woman was standing in the doorway, looking out.

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suspense

The old woman looked at them both, and she smiled.

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suspensesmile

Hansel, who knew the score, took to his pocket, and Gretel sighed.

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understanding

She looked at them with a strange, soft expression.

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expression

You must be hungry, poor little children.

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kindness

Hansel and Gretel nodded, and the old woman said, 'You are welcome here.'

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welcome

She looked at Hansel with a strange smile on her face.

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suspensesmile

The old woman's voice was sharp, crisp as a frosty morning.

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description

He thought of the cakes and the pies and the sweets.

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temptation