My Maiden of the Mire

Folk tales speak of a hauntingly beautiful monster that lurks in the forest near Eloise's village, and the woe that befalls any unfortunate enough to cross into her domain. Eloise has never given credence to rumors spread by children and washerwomen. They call her a witch for goodness' sake. Whatever will Eloise do when she realizes that the local bard's verse did not lie about the Maiden's otherworldly allure and blade-sharp teeth...