The Hazelands is the world where all my stories take place. and I would like to take you there!

The Hazelands is a realm hidden from most. It lies between the cracks of our world, unseen and unheard unless you manage to cross. Not many tend to get there on purpose, it is a land of coincidences so that is the only way to get there. Many wander into it by accident, and they all get lost in a strange mist. Some manage to return home immediately but some may never return.

A little bit about The Hazelands

The Hazelands

At long last, you have arrived in the Hazelands. As you wandered through the mist, you stumbled upon a door hidden within an ancient oak tree. Stepping through, you were serenaded by mushrooms humming your name. A courteous frog, basking in the sun on an especially soft rock, greeted you like an old friend. This polite frog, known for his sage advice and questionable rock cakes—though if you favour the taste of flies, they might appeal to you— will cross your path again.

Surrounded by a sea of thick mist lies a land of coincidence. This is where things happen to be, happen to happen and you happen to are. Like, for example, it happened to happen that in the heart of this land of mystery and mischief stood a doubtful wishing well. It was renowned for making wishes come true, but always with a touch of hesitation. “Well,” it would echo, “are you sure that is what you want? Why don’t you make it a particularly handsome farmer boy instead of a prince?” Yet, once you can finally get around its hesitation, it will surely fulfil any wishes, albeit slightly altered.

Stories hold great power here, as I can attest, being the one who writes them. There are many paths an adventurer can take, each inevitably crossing with another wandering soul. Perhaps you'll encounter a procession of one of the many kings or queens, setting out on a quest for a unique treasure. Or maybe you’ll fall into the hands of a hungry giant looking for his next fill of philosophical conversation. Even the smallest bug by the roadside might offer you a valuable secret in exchange for a simple trade. I’ve written all things here to guide you a little along the way, but in the end, every choice is yours.

Now that you know all this I suppose it's time to reveal the truth: you are the chosen one, and your story is one I’ve been waiting to tell for centuries. Read well and follow my advice, or throw this book in the first river you find, this story is yours!