A global folklore series where ancient monsters meet modern minds.

Monsters with a Twist reimagines myths from around the world for modern readers.Each book mixes authentic folklore with humour, heart, and cultural truth — showing how every monster once had something to teach us.From fire demons and trickster spirits to Christmas witches and mechanical colonels, every tale begins in the dark and ends in light.

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MONSTERS WITH A TWIST — CHRISTMAS SPECIAL EDITION

Ten winter tales from around the world — where the monsters aren’t what you think, and every story ends in light.From Wales to Japan, Italy to Goa — the Christmas Special Edition brings together ten strange, funny, and heartfelt traditions retold for modern readers.
Each story reimagines how people once fought the dark, found kindness, and kept the light alive.Bullets:10 stories · 10 cultures · 1 global ChristmasPerfect for ages 9–14 (and clever grown-ups)Paperback + eBook available now

BOOK 1 – MONSTERS WITH A TWIST (ORIGINS)

Ten Creatures. Ten Cultures. Ten Twists.From a trickster turtle spirit in Japan to a bone-rattling Krampus in Austria — Monsters with a Twist reimagines folklore creatures for curious readers aged 9–14.
Each tale blends eerie fun with lessons in courage, cleverness, and kindness.Perfect for:
✅ Teachers and librarians planning spooky-season activities
✅ Parents of middle-grade readers who love Goosebumps or mythology
✅ Book clubs and after-school programs exploring world folkloreWritten by H.S. Loyal — a creative producer and parent who believes scary stories can teach bravery, empathy, and imagination.

FOLLOW THE CHAOS

Follow Monsters with a Twist on TikTok and Instagram for behind-the-scenes folklore, chaotic book clips, and new releases.Each post drops new stories, interviews, and darkly funny traditions from around the world — told with the monsters’ usual lack of patience.

@monsterswithatwist BREAKING: Monsters have gone viral 👀 They’re on podcasts, magazine covers… even your feed. Something’s coming - October 15. #MonstersWithATwist #BookLaunch #Folklore #SpookySeason #HalloweenReads #MythicalCreatures #BookTok ♬ original sound - monsterswithatwist
@monsterswithatwist HR nightmare of the year. Santa’s claiming “aggressive behaviour.” Krampus says he’s just doing his job. 🎅🔥 Monsters with a Twist — out October 15. #MonstersWithATwist #Krampus #ChristmasGoneWrong #FolkloreTwist #DarkHumour #BookTok #SpookySeason #MythicalCreatures #Satire #OctoberReads #FantasyBooks ♬ original sound - monsterswithatwist
@monsterswithatwist She went looking for a legend. The water moved. And now her photo’s in National Geographic. Monsters with a Twist — October 15 on Amazon. #MonstersWithATwist #NinkiNanka #BreakingNews #FolkloreTwist #MythicalCreatures #FantasyBooks #BookTok #SpookySeason #DarkFolklore #OctoberReads #Mythology ♬ original sound - monsterswithatwist

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WHAT TEACHERS ARE SAYING

"Perfect balance of spooky and smart, my students LOVED it.”
— Year 6 Teacher, London“Finally! a spooky book that teaches kids about real myths. My class couldn’t stop talking about the Yara story!”
— Ms. Thompson, Year 5 Teacher, Manchester“It’s like Goosebumps met world mythology.”
— KidLit Blogger @BookishBeasts⭐ Want to be an ARC Reader?

FREE EDUCATOR GUIDE (PDF)

Bring the monsters to class!Your free printable guide includes:Folklore Facts for each creature’s cultural backgroundDiscussion Questions that build empathy and critical thinkingCreative Activities for writing, drawing, or role-playingReady-to-print worksheets for independent or group work🎓 Includes classroom license for teachers and homeschool use.

Book 1 out plus a Special Edition
Nine to go.
Stay twisted. Stay curious.