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Huldra, Folklore's Lady of the Forest

A huldra is a dangerous seductive forest creature found in Scandinavian folklore.
She is a member of a family of very ancient beings that inhabit the forests, but remain hidden from humankind

Huldra, Folklore’s Lady in the Forest by Njord Kane
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The Hidden Hollow by Njord Kane

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