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Where Can I Read About Daire And Aspen'S Story?
Their enemies-to-lovers romance in The Scarlet Thread has me obsessed, but I can't find the full novel translation anywhere online.
2026-05-04 07:01:46
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Josh Copeland
I saw this referenced on another thread, but alas, I have not come across that story. However, Violets and Ash is another complicated slow-burn relationship anthology story, which follows two former partners years after a magical war. They’re not quite friendly, but are forced to work together, and their rare quiet moments together are very tender and very doable. Their exploration of past wounds is very compelling and often melancholy.
2026-08-01
Victoria
For a long time, I have been sitting in blank silence waiting for someone to come along and remind me of the very real story of Daire and Aspen. I have always considered it a sort of secret story hidden within the walls of the millions of fans the world over. For the time being, Whispers of the Wild, a webcomic by artist Lila Crane, is being serialised on her official website for free (monthly updates). This hugely independently-made story follows the fantastical and mundane lives of its two main characters, Aspen and Daire. The creator even updates regularly on the site’s Discord server with sketches and polls for minor story details, whilst Patreon supporters get to read every chapter as it is written, and enjoy a trove of bonus lore on the side.
If you’re interested in physical copies of the story, the first two volumes are available as limited-run prints on Etsy. The paper quality is gorgeous, and there are lots of wonderful bonus illustrations too. For those who prefer to experience a story aurally, there’s an unofficial podcast adaptation of the story by fans called ‘Ember & Oak’, though it’s more of a dramatic reading with some ambient soundscapes than a fully-realized audio adaptation. It’s a small, quirky corner of the web of fandom, and I rather love it.
If you’re interested in physical copies of the story, the first two volumes are available as limited-run prints on Etsy. The paper quality is gorgeous, and there are lots of wonderful bonus illustrations too. For those who prefer to experience a story aurally, there’s an unofficial podcast adaptation of the story by fans called ‘Ember & Oak’, though it’s more of a dramatic reading with some ambient soundscapes than a fully-realized audio adaptation. It’s a small, quirky corner of the web of fandom, and I rather love it.
2026-05-06
Jack
Ahh yea there’s this webnovel ‘Hearthbound’ on ScribbleHub written by an author Foxglove where Daire and Aspen’s story takes place. The writing is SO LOVELY – it reads like campfire stories which I adore. Also, it’s a slow-burn romance which is amazing because Daire and Aspen are just sooo sweet, plus the chapters are alternated between the two characters which is wonderful. Foxglove updates sometimes when he/she/they feel like it, but since there’s already so much good worldbuilding in the 40+ chapters we have so far, I keep going back and re-reading certain parts while waiting for more updates.
There’s also a wild Tumblr fandom for this story where people intensely explore every metaphor and connection (I still am obsessing over all the recurring imagery of roots and growth Aspen does and ohmygod it’s just so cute and perfect). And there are even two amazing playlists for Daire and Aspen on Spotify – Daire’s is all stompy folk punk, and Aspen’s is really mellow and acoustic. (I drew Aspen’s herb garden from his chapters in ones of these doodles after I read them). The webnovel also has an official Twitter account where the author writes little bits of mini-fiction of secondary characters and it just adds to the story.
There’s also a wild Tumblr fandom for this story where people intensely explore every metaphor and connection (I still am obsessing over all the recurring imagery of roots and growth Aspen does and ohmygod it’s just so cute and perfect). And there are even two amazing playlists for Daire and Aspen on Spotify – Daire’s is all stompy folk punk, and Aspen’s is really mellow and acoustic. (I drew Aspen’s herb garden from his chapters in ones of these doodles after I read them). The webnovel also has an official Twitter account where the author writes little bits of mini-fiction of secondary characters and it just adds to the story.
2026-05-08
Scarlett
I drew Daire and Aspen. Their story can be found in several different places, but the best place to read it is on Tapas, where it is released as an illustrated serial, with new chapters every week or so. Each chapter ends with a new portrait of the main characters, drawn in gorgeous watercolor. The comments section is also great, full of-speculation about Aspen’s past and Daire’s tattoos.
Of course, there’s also so much amazing fanfiction out there, and you can find it all under the ‘Hearthbound’ tag on AO3. (I especially love the numerous alternate universe stories set in coffee shops, and others that go all the way to the end of the world. My personal favorite would have to be the Daire/Aspen cross-over that transports Daire to the ‘Witcher’ universe. It’s bizarre, but it kind of works. The creator of the original work even reblogs some of the fanart on their Pillowfort account, and it’s just really sweet. The story of Daire and Aspen has such a warm, cozy feeling to it, and that’s just one of the reasons that this comic is so wonderful: it leaves you with the feeling of a shared laugh.
Of course, there’s also so much amazing fanfiction out there, and you can find it all under the ‘Hearthbound’ tag on AO3. (I especially love the numerous alternate universe stories set in coffee shops, and others that go all the way to the end of the world. My personal favorite would have to be the Daire/Aspen cross-over that transports Daire to the ‘Witcher’ universe. It’s bizarre, but it kind of works. The creator of the original work even reblogs some of the fanart on their Pillowfort account, and it’s just really sweet. The story of Daire and Aspen has such a warm, cozy feeling to it, and that’s just one of the reasons that this comic is so wonderful: it leaves you with the feeling of a shared laugh.
2026-05-10
Si Ni Jeff
This series is on Tapas, which I’d recommend. The interface is decent enough, you can download chapters for offline reading, which is great for commutes. Oh and be prepared for the emotional rollercoaster to be conducted at a slow and deliberate pace. This story isn’t one that’s in a rush, so you should probably let the tension between Daire and Aspen build naturally and then in moments where they almost get each other, pull back. The Tapas platform’s attempts to make money accidentally to add to the savoring of these moments of Daire and Aspen.
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