Lullaby: A Tale from Devil’s Nest

by Ash Redd

A Tale from Devil's Nest

Welcome back to the Hellsmouth Woods! Before Mattie and Ripp, there were Pearl and Noctis.

- Shadow Daddy
- He Finds Her in Her Dreams
- Folk Horror Romance
- Appalachian Folklore

Lullaby is a dark, paranormal romance with elements of horror inspired by Appalachian folklore. This story is intended for readers 18 and over and has an unconventional HEA. Please check the content warning before you begin. This is a short prequel story, taking place before Water's Edge. You do not need to read Water's Edge first to enjoy this story.

23 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 9, 2026

About the author

Ash Redd is a swamp demon pretending to be a writer. She drags her readers into her own realm of dark and twisted romance. Expect to dive into the depths of the depravity of humanity and the supernatural. She enjoys all things spooky, strange, and unusual.

Ash lives on her small homestead with her family, a flock of chickens, and her pack of hellhounds. When she’s not not writing, she’s probably watching Twilight, for the thousandth time, or hockey.

Ash invites readers to embark on a journey through their own shadows, exploring the dark corners of the human heart and the unknown.

Reviews

[Katherine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quick little saucy read from Ash! This was devoured in all of 20 minutes. Ash has a talent for creating a creepy, tension filled atmosphere then letting off steam with some spice, then going right back to tension. This was a great little read. I cannot wait for winters edge. This was perfect to give me a little taste of what’s to come.