Fabled Collective

Fabled Collective Author of ten books + two podcasts. Lover of magic, mystery, and creative wonder. Sharing stories of light, shadow, history, and folklore.

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to break a promise to yourself? You’d never bail on a friend last-minute without gu...
07/02/2025

Have you ever noticed how easy it is to break a promise to yourself? You’d never bail on a friend last-minute without guilt gnawing at you, but when it comes to that walk you said you’d take, that project you promised you’d finish, or the quiet moment you swore you’d carve out—suddenly, it’s negotiable. We bend and break our own boundaries like they’re made of rubber, all while holding tight to everyone else’s expectations. Why is that?

Maybe it’s because we were taught early on that being “good” meant showing up for others. But here’s the truth: you are another person—maybe the most important one to show up for. When you constantly prioritize everyone else’s needs, you’re sending yourself the quiet message that your own don’t matter as much. That your commitments to you are optional. But they aren’t. They’re sacred. And when you keep those promises—even the small ones—you build trust within. And self-trust is a game-changer.

So today, just sit with that. What have you promised yourself lately? To rest more? To write? To eat better? To slow down? Don’t let those promises slide to the bottom of the list. They’re not selfish. They’re soul-care. And the more you honor them, the more you’ll start to feel like you again.

The old stories say that if you sit beneath a yew tree at dusk, you’ll hear the whispers of the dead. Not ghosts. Not sp...
06/24/2025

The old stories say that if you sit beneath a yew tree at dusk, you’ll hear the whispers of the dead. Not ghosts. Not spirits. Just… voices. Carried on wind. Coiled in root. Echoes of those who once waited in silence.

Maybe that’s all folklore really is—memory, trying to be heard.

Have you ever felt a hush that wasn’t quite empty?


✨ Sometimes the quiet work we do in the shadows gets pulled into the light at the exact right moment. In today’s Tarot S...
06/23/2025

✨ Sometimes the quiet work we do in the shadows gets pulled into the light at the exact right moment. In today’s Tarot Stories for the Soul, Selene pulls the Six of Wands and receives an unexpected surge of recognition—for something she nearly gave up on. This story is for the dreamers, the quiet creators, and the ones who keep showing up, even when no one’s watching. 🕯️🔮

Read/Listen to the story for free on Substack.

“How do I find my purpose?”That’s what someone asked Clara Eloise, a 1940s doll full of wartime memories and wisdom stit...
06/20/2025

“How do I find my purpose?”

That’s what someone asked Clara Eloise, a 1940s doll full of wartime memories and wisdom stitched into her seams. Her answer? It starts with a song, a sorrow, and the quiet work of becoming.

✨ Step back in time with Dear Clara Eloise—a heartfelt Q&A series where forgotten wisdom meets modern questions. Through tender stories and ghostly memories, Clara offers the kind of advice your grandmother might’ve whispered while darning socks and sipping tea.

💌 This week’s letter: How Do I Find My Purpose?
Pull up a chair, darling. She’s been waiting for you.

🔗 Read/listen on Substack.

My house has been a construction zone for two years—and strangely, that’s where I’ve found the most clarity. Maybe we’re...
06/19/2025

My house has been a construction zone for two years—and strangely, that’s where I’ve found the most clarity. Maybe we’re not meant to be “finished.” Maybe the dust and the cracks are part of the beauty. I’m learning to live in the mess. To see the progress as the point. Becoming, after all, is the purpose.

Read/listen to the full article on Substack.

I had the BEST time tonight hearing some fabulous Savannah ghost stories! with is a fantastic storyteller and guide! I...
06/19/2025

I had the BEST time tonight hearing some fabulous Savannah ghost stories! with is a fantastic storyteller and guide! If you’re ever in Savannah, be sure to book a tour with Michelle! 👻🖤

Every Thursday night, a boy would vanish from the streets of Leith—no matter who tried to hold him back. Some say he wal...
06/18/2025

Every Thursday night, a boy would vanish from the streets of Leith—no matter who tried to hold him back. Some say he walked between worlds, drumming for the fair folk beneath the hills of Scotland. In this eerie tale of mystery and magic, The Fairy Boy of Leith explores one of the strangest encounters ever whispered in Scottish folklore. Come listen to the full story over on my Substack. 🖤

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Every Thursday night, a boy would vanish from the streets of Leith—no matter who tried to hold him back. Some say he wal...
06/18/2025

Every Thursday night, a boy would vanish from the streets of Leith—no matter who tried to hold him back. Some say he walked between worlds, drumming for the fair folk beneath the hills of Scotland. In this eerie tale of mystery and magic, The Fairy Boy of Leith explores one of the strangest encounters ever whispered in Scottish folklore. Come listen to the full story over on my Substack. 🖤

I’ve been to almost all of these places, and they are so charming! Also, many of them are significantly cooler if you’re...
06/18/2025

I’ve been to almost all of these places, and they are so charming! Also, many of them are significantly cooler if you’re looking for a way to escape the heat. ⛰️

If you’ve been searching for a weekend getaway that’s a quaint step back in time while immersing yourself into the local flair, these 15 North Carolina mountain towns await.

Light the candle. Stir the tea. Whisper a blessing to your day.Not because the world needs more rituals—but because you ...
06/17/2025

Light the candle. Stir the tea. Whisper a blessing to your day.

Not because the world needs more rituals—
but because you are the ritual.

You are the one who makes the ordinary shimmer.

You don’t need a full moon. You are your own spell.

My soul is happy. Willow Briar and I hope you are having a lovely weekend, my friend.
06/14/2025

My soul is happy. Willow Briar and I hope you are having a lovely weekend, my friend.

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Creator of beautiful and terrifying creatures...

What’s with the tagline? Creator of beautiful and terrifying creatures largely evolved because of my upcoming books but still describes all my works in some way. I'm a huge fan of the Romantic movement, which ranged from approximately 1800-1850. The artists in this period were highly individualistic and weren't afraid to delve into darkness to find beauty everywhere. It can be seen as idealistic, but the focus on beauty and emotion is central to the movement's character.

I graduated with a degree in Literature, but my research of authors and poets did not end there. I still love researching the past and almost every one of my books have historical literature at its roots. If you follow me, you'll see a great deal of background in how my books evolve. I'm always excited to share this part of my work with everyone because I feel the greats have a lot of wisdom to offer our generation.

In addition to being a reflection of my work and how I think, the tagline is a reminder of PSALM 139:14. We are fearfully and wonderfully made. I really explored this thought. As a creator, how terrifying it must be to give life to something that has the potential to be cruel or evil, yet how exciting that the same creature has the ability to defeat darkness and be a true hero. When I write my characters, they are born with that same free will. Their motivations and decisions alter their actions, and they reap a destiny. Strangely, no matter who they become (hero, villain, or somewhere in-between), I still see beauty in their flaws and in their hearts because I fully understand them--know them at their deepest core. We are each beautiful and terrifying creatures.