I know this is a long shot, but it's driving me INSANE!

In HS, I did a project discussing different "monster legends" and some of the real world explanations that could have gone into how they gained traction. I remember reading about the werewolf trials in Europe and being enthralled with the cases and the stories around them. One case in particular that I always remember, is the case where a village/town shot a werewolf in the street. They buried the body in the town square and hung the rifle in the church.

Problem is, I can't remember what the name of the village was. It's been 18 years and I can't remember enough of the details to find it. Does anyone have any info that might help? I've bought books and searched the internet and can't seem to find it!

Wolf's Rain (Who remembers this?) What did ya'll think about that series as a werewolf anime show? I got alot of inspiration for my werewolf wip novel because of that show https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0367439

Flow stayed in his wolf form. He growled”I was cursed to be a wolf. I still will help you. Beware of hunters. I can fix your clothing issue.” I realized I had nothing on.

Flow grabbed some clothes for me. He growled quietly”These clothes are very durable. I kept them for a rainy day. It will take two times being a wolf for these to be ripped.

The red hoodie will control you not becoming a wolf. It blocks the moon, only with the hood up. As soon as the hood is down, the wolf comes out. We need to train. There is a village nearby. It never had a wolf problem.

I want you to kill all of them. There are different jobs there. I would be worried of 2. A arsonist an a jailor. A arsonist can burn you alive. A jailor can jail you. You can kill it, but the town will know your identity.

I know this a lot of info. But here is your clothes. Keep that hoodie on if you don’t want to be a wolf.” I put the hoodie on. It was bulky.

The hood was good head size. I didn’t know it now, but this hood would become life saving. I looked at the rest of my clothes. I had a t-shirt, jeans and boots. Weird outfit, but it would make do.

Train the wolf way

Flow and I walked outside. He lead me to a training place. The place had a training dummy, wooden archery board. Flow growled at me”Hit this dummy as hard as you can. This will improve your strength. The archery board will be for tomorrow.”

I ran at the dummy. I did nothing to it. Flow wasn’t fazed. He growled grandly”This is going to take a while. How can I make you a killer.” Flow ran at me. I bolted out of his way. He was impressed. I was lead inside.

He growled at me”I for sure thought I would kill you. I’m impressed by your reaction time. Wolves need precise focus to kill there targets. The dummy will need some more work.

For now, hide from the moon light. Your hood doesn’t activate till after the 1st night.” This is gonna be fun.

Hearing the wolf way.

We wolves have very good hearing. It helps very well. Because, I overheard Flow growling”I have something you like. He’s a new beast. If you curse him, I can teach him properly. Make sure it is on a full moon night. Alright thanks.”

I know knew what I needed to do. Flow was trying to make me like him. I kept sleeping. But knowing this was crucial for my future.

The next day went along as normal. There was a storm last night, so the archery board is gone. Flow told me tonight something special was happening. I had a plan on how to escape.

I found out my hood finally works. My plan would consist of me running and my magical hood. Flow was finally sleeping, wolves are very nightly owls.

Let’s get outta here!!!!

I tiptoed out the door. I was very happy, but kept being cautious. I then heard a wolf growl. It sounded small.

I then saw a wolf pup. He was being guarded by a she-wolf. The she-wolf growled at me. This awoke Flow.

He sprinted outside. I hid in a thick bush. Flow howled loudly”He must of gotten away. This is going all wrong. I need the witch.” He then walked back inside.

I bolted in a northwestern way. I didn’t know the woods very well. Trees were very thick. The wind was breezy, it was huffing and puffing at my hoodie.

I didn’t want to turn into a ferocious wolf. The hood was getting more cozy.

My hoodie was nothing much. Before I knew it, I ran into a town. I knew this town, but didn’t remember it’s name. People saw me, giving me concerning looks.

One man spoke at me” So how’s life. I see you like being a wolf. What is your fur color? Cool outfit. That hood, so familiar.” I was confused.

I said”How? I have done nothing wrong. Thanks for liking my clothes.” He spoke” News spread fast. You’re welcome.” I still didn’t know the town.

It was rural, trapped in the woods. The people were very concerned by me. They clearly were terrified of me. I haven’t eaten anyone.

I was confused on my options. I ultimately decided on just hiding for the night. I found a thick bush. I wanted to try to leave as quickly.

The bush wasn’t comfy, but it would make do. As the night moved along, I was getting more and more scared.

This world didn’t like wolves very much. I was told that they would burn you up. I’m not a big fire fan.

So that would make me ache up. I then suddenly felt something on back. It was big and rocklike. I looked back and saw a big old ogre.

The ogre was big and greenly. He had disgusting teeth. He spoke in a odd tone”Meat. I sure would like some right now.” He put me in an old wagon.

The wagon was rocky and uncomfortable. I didn’t know where I was going, and I was terrified.

I was just a wolf, what did he want with me? Maybe my clothes, for his closet. Or my powers. The cart rode past many beautiful places. The cart was slow moving.

My hoodie was protecting me from becoming a beast. I looked out and saw the sun rising over the land.

It was a cool sight to see. It reminded me of a better time and life. When I didn’t have to deal with fur and my pride. It was seemingly hot on this day. Bad day to wear a pull over hoodie.

I was then brought to a cave. No not a cave, a giant hole. It was rocky, and smelled disgusting.

The ogre sat me down. He spoke” Hello. You have something I would like. But first, you need some fur.”

He then shoot a giant light at me. I then felt fur grow out of me. My chest wasn’t mine, but an external beasts.

My legs were long and hairy. My head became that of a pesky animal. Finally, there was tension in my back.

There was a long beautiful tail. Finally, the transformation was over. The ogre spoke” Good very good. Now, you’re gonna need some rest.”

He then made me fall to sleep. I could overhear loud banging. I wonder” What does he want me for?”

I then overheard talking. Almost human like. I made out the conversation.

“Nice job Pete. He’s so beautiful. My how big your teeth are Mr. Wolf?” Next thing you know, I’m being carried and placed somewhere dark.

I finally was able to open my eyes. And what I saw was horrifying.

Stoned in I was behind stone bars. It was very very big. Like really big. There was a giant bed, a bathroom and a kitchen.

A ogre came to my cell. He spoke this” Hello. Welcome to the master cell. This cell is completely unescapable. So have fun in here.”

Rule #1 Ok so I got a list of rules for the prison. Here they are in order. 1: Don’t be a nuisance. Eh easy enough.

2: Do not try to escape. This is a bit hard for me. See I need to get out of here, so that I can finally be free from captivity.

It was a couple nights later. I was sleeping in my bed. When I heard something loud. 

My nose smelled something good. Something that would save my life. PIG. 

You see, wolves have a long history with pigs. They beat our tails every time. 

They build these houses. Then a wolf would blow two down. Then finally, the wolf would get burned. 

So yeah, I was ready to beat their skin off. Oh you piggies, you aren’t ready for the big bad wolf. 

Yummy pigs

It was still night. I snuck out by using a vent. Finally, I can get outta here. 

It was rainy and dark. I then saw them, the pigs. 

I sprinted towards them. My stomach is howling in excitement. 

The first pig was shocked. So I was able to eat him. 

The next piggy went to a little house. It was made of sticks. I could taste the fear in him, so tasty. 

I growled”Oh little one, so young. Well, can I come in? If not, I will blow your house down!!” 

This terrified pig oinked”No Mr. Wolf, I can’t let you in. Please don’t eat me up.”

Oh little one, all the better to eat you. This house is gone! And so are you!! 

Awooooo!! That felt good. Now that’s how you eat. My predatory instincts are in. 

One more pig. Just one more meal. And then I will be satisfied. 

Oh goodness, I need to hide…. 

My my Medusa!! 
Now that is scary. A Medusa head outside a house!! The building material is glass. 

Yes, I know what happens if I look at the head. I die. Wait, I can go behind the house!!

Yes, time to eat good. House gone. And now, pig gone. 

But the head fell down. And it turned me into stone!! 

I didn’t eat Red!! 

Uh, I’m finally free. That was painful. Wait, why am I being hanged!! 

I heard a voice say this”My pooch, how big your teeth are. I guess you used them to eat my daughter!!” 

I was stunned!! I didn’t eat the girl. Is it because I am a wolf? 

I growled at him”I did not eat your girl. Trust me. I just ate pigs. Question, is your girl Red?” 

The guy was mad. He shouted this”Yes. How do you know that? Is that why you’re near this house? Cause you satisfied your hunger after eating my girl. Kill this wolf!!” 

Well, I survived death once. Let’s do it again!! 

Laughing to my feast… 
Oh, these people are bad at their job. Cause I’m having fun with this. 

I let them touch my arms. And they put my paws in handcuffs. I didn’t let my guard down. 

Why? Cause I have a wolf like plan to escape death. Let’s have a feast of stunned faces. 

I was set on a stake. They trapped my paws in iron. And my legs. 

They laughed in my face. I pretended to be scared. So they got confidence. 

It didn’t take long for the event to start. It’s time to play my game. 

A man boomed this”Dear people, it is a good day. Why is that? Cause look what I found. A wolf looking for trouble. This beast ate pigs whole, and destroyed their homes. So, he’s gonna now be hanged!!” 

And with that, I performed my trick. I used a key I stole, and freed myself. And you know what’s the best part? 

No one saw anything. I escaped freely, and ran onto a random boat I saw. Now I’m finally free!! 

The last howl 

Well not for long. Cause the boat led me to an island. But this island had a mansion on it. And the mansion was playing real time werewolf. 

And you know what, it was decided I would be the murderer. Of course the actual werewolf is the murderer. 

Now hears a good kicker. If I somehow won, I would be granted money. Actual legit cash. 

So they don’t want me in my wolf form. So I got out of it, it took awhile. 

So now I’m in a hoodie and pants. Very teenager looking. Not fit for a party. 

Well finally that is much better. I have suit and jeans on. Very formal. 

Now time to play the game. And make bank. 

Live or join the deceased 

The game is simple. Every hour, night falls. Everyone goes to sleep but me. 

Then I select who to kill. Not actually eating, just using my claws to tear the victim to shreds. 

Every morning, they try to find me out. If I get voted out, I will be shot with silver and die. 

If I last, I get money to escape home. And write my history. 

It was the first night. I got a lay of the home. And went for my first kill. 

I snuck into the room, and sent the person packing. That felt good. Well, time to go to sleep. 

Finally it’s day time. I woke up, and went outside my room. I was then greeted by a man in a suit. 

He spoke to me”Greetings stranger. It seems that the wolf attacked us. We need to be diligent. If we are scared, the furry beast will come for us all. Weird. You smell like a dog!! No, like a big hairy wolf!! Your teeth also look more wolf like. And your eyes look yellowish. Have you been howling at the moon lately?” 

Wow that was a lot. I can’t even process that much info. 

I spoke to him”I have no wolf affiliation. Nor do I howl.” 

He looked skeptical. You sir have angered this pooch enough. Now, your my next MEAL. 

Finally, jeez that day was boring. We voted someone out, and I got to survive. 

Well, here we go. Ah ah awooooo!!! Man that howl is always nice. 

Now that man is next. I started to walk near his room, and my mouth started to water. Man I’m hungry for flesh. 

Ah that’s better. I didn’t just kill him, I ATE him!! To fill my hunger. 

Sleepy time, what a night. 

Ah it’s daytime. There is so much blood in this house. Wait, what? This just got easier!! 

Sheep that looks so good 

So the man I killed, he was a “sheep.” Let me explain. 

In this game, there are two sheep. These players are very important. If I kill one though, then something great happens. 

I get to learn who the second sheep is. I then get to kill that player, and get to kill more person that night. If I don’t kill the sheep, then I will be voted out by them. 

So yeah, I eat a sheep last night. Yeah. Very tasty, my mouth is bloody. 

It’s time to vote, and this house is confused. They thought they knew the wolf, but are lost. 

Well, I’m gonna vote for that person. Hey, that person is gone. 

So when you get voted out, you then get shot by a silver bullet. Pretty wolf protective. 

Give me my money humans!! 

Yes it’s time. Oh I’m hungry right now. I feel like a pup again. 

I quickly made work of the sheep, and was able to kill the next person. 

So it’s me, and three others. Wait, the humans forfeited?!?? Ha ha ha!!! 

Ooh give me the dang money. Let’s go!! By suckers. This boat sucks. 

Uh, that took so long. That was good though. I got my hunger satisfied, and got money.

Hello teen, what are you doing today? Wait, why am I being put to sleep??

My final howl

Where am I? In a grave?? Why?!?!!?

I tried to push on the metal, but nothing happened. I then heard people talking.

One of them said”So yeah, he’s gonna become a great HOODIE. I get to kill him, then I will use his fur in a hoodie. His head will be my hood.”

What!! I’m gonna be a hoodie!! Oh jeez. Hopefully I can escape….

Where am I? Oh I hope that I’m alive. Well time to wake up.

It’s so hot in here. I’m burning in my hoodie. Wait, I’m in a prison cell!!

Wait a minute. I think I died and was sent to a molten afterlife. Uh at least I got my last breath in.

So now what am I gonna do? Holdup, is that Flow?

Yes in fact it is. And he’s a prison guard!!

Well readers, this is goodbye. Till next time, I’m out. Awoooooo!!

…

Heidi: “Ah, yes! You see, I’ve never really actually talked to another person before. Haha…”

They approach an old, decrepit barn in a clearing in the forest.

Alva: “Here.” She turns around to look at Heidi. “This is where you’ll be staying. No one ever comes out here, so you’ll be safe if you stay careful.”

Heidi: “Ah. I thought you were just going to lead me out of the town?”

Alva: “Of course not. I couldn’t just let you try to survive out there.” She walks on.

They enter the barn. Heidi sits down on a wooden bench built into the wall.

Alva: “Who are you?”

Heidi: “My name is Heidi…”

Alva: “Last name?”

Heidi: “Uh…I don’t have one.”

Alva: “...”

Alva: “I have to ask you, when did you become a werewolf?”

Heidi: “... It -- it’s been a few days. But the thing is, I… It didn’t bite me! It attacked my mother and --” She begins sobbing uncontrollably. Alva looks uncomfortable, but in a way like she understands Heidi’s grief and is empathetic, like she’s gone through it before. “It killed her! But it didn’t attack me! It just walked away… I know I wasn’t bitten…but I developed symptoms after that…”

Alva thoughtfully rubs her chin with her hand. “Mm.”

Alva: “Can you tell me why that may be? Was there anything that you think might have caused the werewolf to act that way? Or otherwise any important details you can think of?”

Heidi is still crying, wiping her left eye with her finger. “Ghk-huh… No? I don’t think so… The only thing, my mama had given me my medicine earlier that day. Come to think of it, I haven’t had it since then -- a few days…”

Alva looks interested.

Alva: “Medicine? Medicine for what?”

Heidi: “My illness. Had it since I can remember. Always have.”

Alva furrows her brows a bit. “What illness?” Heidi looks a bit surprised. Then confused. She looks to the side.

Heidi: “... I -- I don’t know… A disease. My mama knew the treatment.”

Alva furrows her brows more. “Mph.” She looks skeptical. Not necessarily at the truth of what Heidi is saying but more that it doesn't make sense.

Heidi notices and looks up with concern and desperation.

Heidi: “Ah! You believe me, right!? I swear it’s true!”

Alva takes her hand off of her chin and looks at Heidi. Firmly but reassuringly, like she’s made a decision.

Alva: “I believe you.”

Heidi looks surprised but relieved.

Heidi: “...I -- I came here to get cured. … You’re a witch, right?

Alva looks pained.

Alva: “There -- is no cure.”

Shock. Heidi looks down, tears streaming out of her eyes. “...You mean, I have to stay like this for the rest of my life?”

Alva: “...There’s nothing to cure it, but there is a potion that can lessen the effects and stop you from transforming, at the right dosages, and if you keep taking it for the rest of your life. The only thing…It’s extremely difficult to make. Usually only advanced potion witches can create it…”

Heidi sits in silence.

Alva looks into her bag and pulls out a small white handkerchief. “Here. You’ve been through a lot.” Heidi takes it gratefully and begins wiping her face.

Alva: “I have a couple of blankets in my bag. And a piece of bread. I can get you some new clothes, although I doubt mine would fit you. I can buy you some dresses tomorrow. As for bathing, I can figure something out for you. I’ll come back everyday to give you food, and whatever else you need. DON’T stray from the building; the villagers can’t see you.”

Heidi looks flabbergasted for a moment.

Heidi: “Do you -- do you promise to help me?”

Alva hesitates. She looks concerned and is thinking hard. “I can’t promise anything. But I will do my best to help you.”

She walks out of the barn.

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There is more to this chapter but it focuses on the witch character so it’s irrelevant for this subreddit. Will be a comic! Eventually…

I like it! Even if people think it’s cringe. I’m happy with how the character interactions turned out. It still reads weird cuz it’s just there to help me draw the comic.

🐺🌕 AROOOOOO!!!!

Finished writing the prologue and ch. 1! Just needs to be drawn! (Although that is a very difficult and time consuming task.) A medieval fantasy/horror/romance webcomic! Of course involving werewolves (the one in pink)

I really enjoyed "The Wolfman" starring Benecio del Toro and Anthony Hopkins. What did you all think of it?

Looking where to read online also..

Idk the name. The girl is named Ayla she was shunned because her wolf is smaller, the alpha was her mate and rejected her because he thinks she's weak. His chosen mate abuses her and the crown princes Beta, Dillon, stops the beating while delivering a invitation to the ball where the crown prince is looking for his mate (he lost his original mate as she died by the time he was born)

This is where we meet the villains of our story. There are 4 villainous werewolves here (3 of them are visible), and one of them is a former member of Dark Fang's pack from the past.

The one who once lived in the pack is the gray one on the left. His name is Silverstone, and before the events of this storyline, he was a member of Dark Fang's pack. However, he would be banished from it due to using his ability to transform people into werewolves too many times in quick succession, and taking innocent lives that did not deserve to be lost, both acts being considered taboo. Ever since his banishment, Silverstone sought revenge against Dark Fang by turning their pack guide to the Dark Forest into a werewolf to make him lose power over the pack, and also usurping Dark Fang as leader of the pack. He is not, however, acknowledging just how easily his plan can backfire, since not only may the guide become a powerful figure (or even outright the new leader), but Dark Fang has many henchmen to back him up, and should they intervene, it will turn messy quickly.

The three on the right with two visible in the picture are Snowstorm (the white one), Barry (the brown one), and the unseen one is named Steve, who is also gray. They are all another bachelor group who live on their own accord, and are initially not willing to let Silverstone be their leader since they have suspicions that he may mean trouble. However, Silverstone managed to successfully convince them to follow him, promising plentiful rewards and to oversee hunts for them.

All four werewolves are going to work together to attempt to bring Dark Fang, his pack, and their guide down. As the villains of the story, they are going after the two main characters, Dark Fang and the guide, and are attempting to sabotage their attempt to reach the mystical Dark Forest for no reason but petty revenge.

Silverstone was originally named Denahi, but I had to change his name since the name Denahi is used for a Brother Bear character instead, so I made it what it is now even though I gave proper credit. He was also originally once human prior to transforming, so he is just passing the curse on to others to force them to feel the same way he did when he lost his humanity.

Do you have a favorite werewolf movie? If so, what makes it so?

I found this song on YouTube by channel Scratch21. It's a lyric video of a song called 'Big Bad Wolf '. Anybody else here listen to it before? I enjoy the song myself.

I'm watching it now on YouTube, has anybody seen this? If so, what did y'all think about the show that lasted only one season?.

Oops. Guess it's cancelled. Bad dog!

What are your thoughts.?

This is an OC that I made a while ago. His name is Dark Fang, and he is a black werewolf. His physical appearance is based on the traditional depiction used for werewolves in that someone who was cursed to turn into one did so by transforming entirely into a wolf instead of just a humanoid in-between form that is seen more often today.

About Dark Fang himself, he has actually always been in the form of a werewolf, with no history of being a human turned into one. He is, however, still a werewolf due to the fact that he can bite someone and transfer the werewolf curse over to the victim, thus turning into another werewolf and the effects are permanent, with no way to reverse the curse. Victims of the bite are also werewolves regardless of the time of day (see my next post for information about my personal werewolf rules).

Dark Fang is the leader of a pack of originally seven werewolves, but their numbers got boosted by the arrival of one more. The pack would later increase its numbers yet again from 8 to 12 following the inclusion of a small bachelor group of other werewolves. His pack is actually around the same size as the maximum pack number of a real wolf, although the number of pack members he has is likely to only continue going up.

Dark Fang's original plan is to reach a mystical, magic-enhanced place known as the "Dark Forest", which in my storyline has been said to be the source of all magic. They needed a guide to help them get there since they lacked prior knowledge of where the location is, although they did make several failed attempts to find their own way to the Dark Forest. They do eventually reach the Dark Forest and obtain all magic they believed was necessary, and then Dark Fang and his pack would go on to use the magic to aid their guide (the protagonist of the storyline) as payment for getting them there successfully. Now, his plan is just to aid his guide with his pack in any way he can for as long as he can.

Even though one may think it, Dark Fang is not evil, nor is he uncaring about his pack or anyone else around them. He has good intentions with his newfound power, but one could easily misread his intentions as being evil or malicious.

I hope everyone enjoyed reading my long rant of a character introduction. If anyone has any questions, feel free to ask them in the comments below.

Got laid off from work yesterday, might just draw wolves from now on.

When it comes to werewolves, you're probably looking for certain aspects of what makes a good werewolf and/or story. Is it the transformation? Is it the design? Both? Or something else, like the psychosis of the infected?

For a while now, about a year, I’ve been having dreams of werewolves/lycans(however you want to call them since I’m not a big fantasy person)

My latest was my dream the last night. It was about the same white wolf with grey and black scattered fur, like an ashy white. It’s the same one from before.

He always appeared before me in dreams and in last nights dream, we finally talked. We were together and having fun. It felt like I’ve known him my whole life or like I was waiting for him.

He shifted from his wolf form to his human form and he was about 6’2. Dark hair, shoulder length. Fit, but lean. The most beautiful eyes.

It felt like an awakening of sorts. My head is clearer.

I’m just so confused. Can someone help me possibly understand why I keep seeing the same werewolf/lycan in my dreams.

(Tonight I also met a black one and his mate in my dream. They were mostly off to the side though)

Okay so this has been a hyperfixation for a bit and it's gotten to the point where I'm creating a book of poetry based on like werewolves (wolves/dogs are also apart of this) and how it relates to like my viewing of the human condition. And I've been wanting to find some good sources in learning about werewolves that are academic in nature. Another thing I've been on the Hunt for is finding out why alchemical antimony is represented by a gray wolf. I've found a few great articles already which has lead to some decent poems, but I just would like more.

Thank you!!

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I'm looking for horror, fantasy, fiction.

I really enjoy the duality of 'normal' versus 'the beast inside.' Also interested in pack dynamics and heirarchy shenanigans. I can take or leave gore and/or romance subplots.

Here are a list of books I've read and loved/hated and why:

The Others by Anne Bishop -A whole world of shifters? I reread this series every few years.

Frostbite/Overwinter - David Wellington -A bleak isolation horror that stayed with me, but probably won't read again.

Such Sharp Teeth - Rachel Harrison -Didn't really stay with me, which is a shame because I love her other works.

Mongrels - Stephen Graham Jones -An incredibly compelling slice-of-life horror take. Love his writing.

Mercy Thompson/Alpha & Omega by Patricia Briggs -Absolutely the type of pack dynamics I LOVE to read about!

Otherworld by Kelley Armstrong -Urban fantasy with Were side characters that are incredibly important to the story. Fun for what it is.

Who's Afraid - Maria Lewis -This Australian author takes us all over the world in this UF series.

Wolfsong - TJ Klune -A spectacular gay romance UF series. Heart-melting and I only want to feel like this sometimes!

Gil's All Fright Diner - A Lee Martinez -An apocalyptic horror-comedy that I frequently revisit.

Bride - Ali Hazelwood - An alternate-history romance that was...fun in its way. Loved the pack in it.

The Pack - Jason Starr -The most boring werewolf book I've ever finished.

The Wolves are Watching - Natalie Lund -A YA novel about wolf women who live in the woods and want to grow their numbers... delicious.

Empire of Wild - Cherie Dimaline -A literary horror using religion and lots of Wolf in Sheep's Clothing references. Intriguing tale.

Books I own/know of that I plan to read:

Cycle of the Werewolf - Stephen King The Bite - ZW Taylor Organ Meats - K-Ming Chang

I would love some fierce recommendations. 😉

Edit: You guys are a GOLD MINE, thank you!