Witch and Wolves

Description

Years ago, Minseok and Jongin came across a cottage in the forest that had walls the colour of gingerbread, a door the colour of licorice, and a scent so delicious that could reel in even the most stubborn of hearts. Lured into its open arms, Minseok allowed himself and Jongin to feast on the treats, but the euphoria of finding every child's dream didn't last for long when they realised it belonged to a witch --a witch who feasted on children's flesh. He lost his little brother that night. 

Now, years later, Minseok is a seasoned huntsman with a set agenda: he is going to kill the witch to avenge his brother's death. 

How will that turn out, I wonder?

Foreword

Please note that this fic comes with warnings. 

Warnings: Cannibalism, character death, gore, disturbing imagery

If I rate the chapters (note the IF; I'll only do it if I think it's a must) it'll only be for the above reasons. But don't worry. Personally, I don't think it'll be that gruesome. If you think some of the chapters should be rated though, please say so. I'll be happy to read your input.

 

Inspired by an old fairytale that most of you would have probably read, Hansel and Gretel. This is also inspired by an edit I found on Tumblr, depicting EXO members as characters in old, beloved childhood fairytales, and our precious Xiumin happened to land the role of Hansel. I can't help but think that it's quite fitting, hence this fic.

Take heed though, that this is not a pairing fic. I've been dabbling with the horror/fantasy genre for many years now, but I can't seem to get much headway with my work. This shall be my first time posting a fic of such genre here on AFF, as so far I've only ventured into the flowery gardens of romance (you can say it's my comfort zone). This fic is just as dark as Night Rider, if not darker. I hope I can garner support through my efforts :). 

 

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Sorry guys, that wasn't an update. I was drafting my chaps and I forgot to hide it. It's not ready to be posted yet since I haven't proofread it yet. (22/5)

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x169618x #1
Chapter 16: Nice ending :) although I'm curious with minseok and jongin's relationship after that. They weren't together for 12 years it must be awkward to adjust to things. But overall it's nice story :)
SarangRae
#2
Chapter 16: It would have been nice if they found Jongdae as well as Kyungie but not everyone can have a happy ending... Love the plot!
beautifyme
#3
Chapter 16: i'm glad it's all ended well. poor the other wolf boys. there were times when i was so terrified to continue reading because o all the awful happenings. but i kept reading because i was curious. well done. thanks for writing ^^
trotinetka
#4
Chapter 16: OMG, can you stop writing so good? Seriously, I spend all of my time reading and doing absolutely nothing for my actual life :D I fricking loved this story! It was tense, written so well with so many details I felt like I was right there with Minseok and Luhan! I absolutely loved it, it was so good! I can never stop being amazed by the way you describe things - so full, so good, a person can feel every bit of the story. Also - the plot was both original and classical, and it made me feel so immersed in it. I have no idea if I use the right words, because i'm not a native, but I do hope I'm managing to express my feels, and omg what feels are they ☆ Off I go to the next story ☆
yellowlight_4
#5
Chapter 16: A bittersweet ending that couldn't have fit the story better. I kinda wish we could've seen Minseok's and Jongin's reunion(?) but I'm still satisfied with how it ended. It breaks my heart how the other wolf-boys couldn't be saved though.
nicolebaozi #6
Pleeaaasee update this fic is really good :(
Bureiba
#7
Chapter 7: oh my whats gonna happen to poor Minseokkie O.o
spicastellar
#8
Chapter 6: aaaaaaaaaaaargh cliffhanger.
cant wait to read the next chapter!
update soon author-nim xoxo
spicastellar
#9
Chapter 5: oh. oh. oh. oh!
I think it's cute that Luhan come to go with Minseok but then again it's stupid for a carpenter to try to save a huntsman but then again it make him even cuter lol.

But the character in the foreword keep bugging me.
Why is it Jongin that the second character when he was gone after the second chapter........?
This question hung on my head with thousands of possibility as the answer, and the one I keep thinking is, maybe, maybe Jongin isnt dead and now he become the witch's successor??? lol xD
spicastellar
#10
Chapter 4: okay so luhan is a warmhearted carpenter and Minseok's best friend cough*onlyfriend*cough
I still wondering about him though! It cant be that simple?! Luhan is the most complex person I've ever see lol

And ugh! Why do everyone keep make Minseok feels guilty??? Hmph. Try it yourself, trying to save your brother, seeing him dead then getting blamed after.