Inspired by the stories of the old world.
The legends of ferns blooming at midnight.
The whispers of spirits taking refuge in dreams.
The memories of lost gods, divine without permission.
Rooted in Polish folklore and queer identity, MARA is the first installment of the Fernborn series, a romantic urban fantasy with strong themes of found family and self discovery.
Andrzej’s family has a nightmare problem. Literally. When he catches Mara, a living nightmare snacking on his parents, he cuts a deal: Mara stops feeding on his family and Andrzej will help Mara relocate to the big city buffet of dreams.
Aiwa is a Polish illustrator and story artist based in London, with a deep passion for comics, storytelling, romance and monsters. She’s an author of short adult romance comics inspired by Slavic folklore, all of which you can find on Patreon. Her interests extend to mythology, animation, gaming and history..