Cara: Alchemist of the Wilds Vol 1.

Tucked within a cradle of misty hills and emerald woods, the realm of Ravenglen. It seems like a scene stolen from a dream—wisteria-draped cottages, fragrant herb gardens, and winding cobblestone paths that whisper stories of ancient magic. But behind the charm lies a landscape shaped as much by peril as by beauty. Here, the same rivers that water the lavender fields can flood without warning, sweeping entire homes away; the same meadows that cradle blooming wildflowers might hide lurking dangers in their shadows. Ravenglen is a place where nature nurtures—and tests those who call it home.  

This is a world where life and magic intertwine, where even the simplest of remedies carries ancient wisdom, and alchemists like Cara walk a thin line between healer and conjurer. Cara’s path is never straight—she travels alone, a weathered satchel at her side, filled with dried herbs, enchanted glass vials, and carefully penned notes on cures and curses. Wherever she treads, she finds herself at the mercy of both wonder and darkness.  

Ravenglen offers both: a dangerous beauty that beckons adventurers and wanderers to solve its mysteries. In the nearby forests, creatures like the *Glass Serpent* coil in silence, their venom a curse of slow death that turns flesh to crystal. Within hidden groves and fields choked by the *Black Briar’s* cursed vines, dreams dissolve into nightmares, dragging villagers into a sleep so deep it consumes the soul. Every encounter—every remedy—demands more from Cara than skill alone. There are no simple cures here. In Ravenglen, healing comes at a price, and often the price is steep.  

It is a land of shifting morals and uncertain choices, where the heart’s best intentions can still leave ruin in their wake. Cara must decide how far she is willing to go—how much magic she will wield or restrain—to save lives teetering between salvation and despair. Some will call her a hero. Others will curse her name. And as she ventures deeper into this enchanting, perilous realm, Cara learns that not every soul can be saved—and not every monster should be slain.  

This is Ravenglen: a place where beauty and darkness dance hand in hand, where the threads of cottagecore comfort are tightly woven with adventure, danger, and sacrifice. Will Cara unravel the mysteries of the land—or will Ravenglen unravel her?

Join her on her journey and discover Ravenglen Together!

In a distant village on the brink of despair, a young child lies under the shadow of a terrifying curse—bitten by the rare and dangerous Glass Serpent, a creature whose venom slowly turns flesh into brittle crystal. As the curse spreads day by day, inching closer to encasing the child entirely, hope fades. Enter Cara, a compassionate traveling alchemist healer, known for her knowledge of potions and cures that blend magic and nature. 

The Glass Serpent is a breathtaking tale of sacrifice, moral dilemmas, and the fine line between healer and keeper of dangerous magic. Cara’s journey is one of courage, heart, and the ever-present question of how far one should go to save a life. A must-read for fans of cottagecore, fantasy and adventure, filled with suspense and deep emotional resonance.

In a realm where magic weaves through every root and stone, Cara, a skilled alchemist and traveling healer, is drawn to the remote hamlet of Ashwood—a village teetering on the edge of destruction. A malevolent force has taken hold: creeping black brambles that spread from a corrupted seed, ensnaring the village in their thorny grasp. The brambles’ pollen seeps into the air, feeding on the villagers’ deepest fears, instilling paranoia, and casting all who touch them into a nightmarish sleep from which they cannot wake. 

The Black Briar is a spellbinding tale of courage, sacrifice, and the thin line between salvation and despair. Cara’s journey into the heart of a magical illness is both thrilling and haunting—a must-read for fans of cottagecore, dark fantasy and rich, atmospheric storytelling.