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Beasts of the Briar [18+ One Shots]

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Summary

Beasts of the Briar is a collection of erotic monster one-shot short stories that take place within the Briarwood Forest. Check trigger warnings. The residents of the town of Briarwood have heard the stories of the creatures, monsters, and beasts that live in the Briarwood Forest. If you're caught by one of these creatures, they will have their way with you. Everyone knows to steer clear of the forest and its inhabitants, but not every person is so lucky.

Status
Ongoing
Chapters
36
Rating
5.0 1 review
Age Rating
18+
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Opening note//Table of Contents

‼️PLEASE READ‼️

Hey besties!

Beasts of the Briarwood are questionable and dark short stories/novellas. These are not suitable for all readers. Assume that all trigger warnings apply to this whole story, although you will find a more detailed list of TW by story below. Feel free to request your own stories in the comments.

Due to the nature of these stories, they will be behind a small paywall.

Trigger warnings include, but are not limited to:

Non-con, Dub-con, Torture, Beasts, Monsters, Sexually Explicit Scenes, Graphic Sex, Torture, Gore, Breeding, MF, MMF, MFM, MM, (Basically any variation of these), Blood, Bodily Fluids, Bondage, Burns, Control, Decapitation, Death, Graphic Death, Fear, Kidnapping, Mutilation, and much more.

And more.


This is your last warning before proceeding. Read at your own risk.


TABLE OF CONTENTS & GUIDE [Updated as I write]

Short Story #1 Werewolves and Red Hoods:

Post Date: June 8th, 2024

TW: Blood, non-con, werewolf in only beast form, forced pregnancy, biting, wounds, fear, kidnapping, breeding, knotting [let me know if I missed any]

Short Description: Her grandmother always told her stories about the Beast of Briarwood Forest, but she never actually believed them. Now, with her grandmother gone, the stories are all she has left. Determined to travel through Briarwood Forest to visit her grandmother's grave, she packs her things and sets off. Little did she know, there was more truth to her grandmother's stories than she thought.

Final WC: 7.2k+


Short Story #2: What Lurks in the Lake

Post Date: June 22, 2024

TW: Tentacles, Tentacle monster, non-con, assault, group-sex[kind of?], water, pain, fear [let me know if I missed any]

Short Description: What should have been a relaxing camping trip by the lake turns into a horror story for Alea and her friends. While the stories have always talked about the Beasts that live in Briarwood Forest, they never mentioned what lurks in the lake.

Final WC: 7.7k+


Short Story #3: They Only Come at Night

Post Date: July 6th, 2024

TW: Dub-con, somno, breeding, cum, demon, succubus[let me know if I missed any]

Short Description: Remy has spent his time away at college living it up. He has a rotating roster of girls to choose from. What happens when Remy wakes up with a girl riding his cock? Or, better yet, a demon?

Final WC: 5.7k+


Short Story #4: Mayhem and Shadow Men

Post Date: Partially posted on July 24th, 2024. Posting completed November 27th, 2024.

TW: Shadow-wielding demons, horns, sharp teeth, dub-con, murder, blood, injury, biting, shadow bondage, runaway, mentions of at-home abuse, [let me know if I missed any]

Short Description: Audrey flees an abusive home, only to find herself lost and injured in the sinister Briarwood Forest. She awakens in the mysterious Black Palace, under the care of Wrynn, a demon with four piercing green eyes, and his mysterious cousin, Veric. As she struggles to heal and regain her strength, Audrey must navigate the unsettling attentions of her demonic hosts. Caught between fear and a growing curiosity, she must decide if she can trust these beings who promise her safety, or if their intentions hide a darker truth. With every passing day, Audrey's strength and resolve are tested, and she learns that survival in Briarwood is only the beginning.

Final WC: 14.5k+


Short Story #5: Bound by Shadows

Post Date: November 29th, 2024

TW: Domestic abuse, violence, gore, blood, noncon, dubson, manipulation, sexual violence, sex in semi-animal form.

Short Description: Trapped in an ancient manor shrouded in fog, Eleanor's flight from her abusive past leads her into the arms of something far more dangerous. Haunted by the shadows that seem alive and pursued by a monstrous creature bound to the master of the house, she must navigate the blurred lines between reality and nightmare. As secrets of the house unravel, Eleanor discovers that its master is more than human, and their connection may be her salvation—or her undoing. Will she escape the horrors of Briarwood, or will the darkness consume her?

Final WC: 12.7k+


Short Story #6: The Scholar and the Snake

Post Date: November 30th, 2024

TW: Domination, submission, MM, primal instincts

Short Description: Dorian is a scholar determined to make his mark on the world. Desperate to uncover the secrets of Briarwood Forest and complete a mysterious ancient text, he ventures into the forbidden woods, knowing full well the dangers that await. When he’s saved from near death by a towering, serpentine creature, his quest takes a darker, more intimate turn. Dorian quickly finds himself tangled in a web of curiosity, danger, and undeniable desire. As the forest reveals its secrets, Dorian must confront his fears—and his deepest cravings—while navigating a passion that defies logic and unleashes something primal within.

Final WC: 6.9k

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