Tales of the Wythenwood by J.W. Hawkins

A fairy-tale world, dark and grim. Touches of Tolkien, The Brothers Grimm and Orwell combine to magnificent effect in the immersive world of The Wythenwood.

Great Oak, an omnipotent power, hatches plans to crush dissent. Injured Desideria is helped by a mysterious creature—but what is its real intent? The Taker of Faces stalks the night for her next victim. Will this be the one that sates her need and provides all that she craves? Indoli, a benevolent master of manipulation learns the consequences of teaching his ways too well—and soon the fate of the entire wood is at stake.

“If in any place, oddness and peculiarity are usual occurrences, then, strangeness in such a place can no longer be considered strange—The Wythenwood is one such place.”

A darkly beautiful fairy-tale-esque fantasy collection that is definitely not meant for children.

Category: Fantasy – Anthologies & Short Stories