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Niko Stevens
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• Writer • #amquerying: WILDERWOOD, YA fantasy mystery • Proud golden retriever owner • Indefinitely tired • Current read: Lovely War • WIP: 40K
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When an amateur sleuth finds a dead body being devoured by the Wilderwood, he becomes a suspect in the case. To clear his name, he must find the killer. But as the forest begins growing within him, he questions if he’s as innocent as he’s trying to prove.
#QuestPit #Q #YA #FM
Title page Pitch Tropes and comps First line
May 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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“There was a thin line between paranormal investigation and instigation, and the only things between it were me and my grave.”

#1stLinePit #Q #YA #F #M
Mood board Short pitch Comps (Truly, Devious and Don’t Let the Forest In) and tropes First line, as reads in body of post
April 5, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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A current favourite
March 24, 2025 at 8:15 PM
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One of the first moodboards I ever made and shared for the project, but still one of my favourites!
Mood board showing newspapers, murder board, tapes, a bag filled with ghost hunting supplies, paranormal equipment, someone drowning, and silhouettes in front of a clock
March 21, 2025 at 1:02 AM
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Hey fellow RevPitters! I’m a writer who can’t pick a lane and has far too many WIPs brewing. Beyond that, I’m a reader and like to bake. My dog is my #1 co-author.
Golden retriever
March 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
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When Quinton finds a dead body being devoured by a forest, he becomes a suspect in the murder. To clear his name, he must find the true killer. But as the forest begins growing within him, he questions if he’s as innocent as he’s trying to prove.
#PopUpPit #PopUpPitA #LuckyPit
Mood board reading WILDERWOOD Pitch Comps: Don’t let the Forest In, Truly Devious Tropes First line
March 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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TRULY, DEVIOUS X DON’T LET THE FOREST IN
An amateur sleuth who can control ghosts accidentally becomes a prime suspect in a murder. Now, he must catch the killer before more students die.
#LuckyPit #PopUpPit #PopUpPitA #YA #FM
March 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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My loyal writing companion
March 12, 2025 at 9:21 PM
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Made some mood board for yahorrorwip !!
Mood board showing red themed images, a guitar, rings, a record store, those out a window, and a sign warning not to go into the woods Green themed mood board showing forests, dead deer, a cryptozoology jacket, a sign that reads “Welcome to hell town” and a journal
February 27, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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New mood board drop for WILDERWOOD, YA Fantasy Mystery!

After jumping back into the query trenches, this book is finally starting to gain some traction!! #litagents free to interact! The full manuscript is available upon request.

#writingcommunity #querying
Murder board mood board showing tapes, a dead deer in the woods, fungi growing on a tree, black and white photos hung up in a black room, a flashlight, and eyes in the dark. Red strings cross between photos.
February 23, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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TRULY DEVIOUS X DON’T LET THE FOREST IN
After becoming a suspect in a murder, Quinton must use his paranormal powers, his connection to the forest, and his crime obsession to catch a killer before more students die, or he risks becoming the next victim.
#questpit #Q #YA
Mood board showing ghost hunting equipment, silhouettes, murder board, cassettes, a newspaper, and someone under water
February 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
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DON’T LET THE FOREST IN X TRULY, DEVIOUS

When 15y/o Quinton finds a dead student being devoured by the forest killing him from within, he becomes a suspect in the case. But as he investigates, he realises he may not be as innocent as he’s trying to prove.

#questpit #Q #YA
Mood board showing castles, forests, a dead deer, fungi, a murder board, and tapes Fifteen-year-old Quinton Crow arrives at Holloway Institute hoping for a fresh start. All he has to do to leave his past behind is keep his head down and paranormal abilities in check. But his plan falls apart when he finds a fellow student murdered, her dead body being devoured by the forest called Wilderwood. Suddenly a prime suspect in the case, he must investigate to clear his name. But when he begins to dream of the Wilderwood, and finds the forest growing inside him, killing him from the inside out, he questions if he’s really as innocent as he’s trying to prove Shows covers of Truly, Devious, and Don’t Let the Forest in. Shows a list of tropes Quote: There was a thin line between paranormal investigation and instigation, and currently, the only things between it were me and my grave.
February 12, 2025 at 1:16 PM
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DON’T LET THE FOREST IN X TRULY, DEVIOUS

When 15y/o Quinton finds a dead student being devoured by the forest infecting him from within, he becomes a suspect in the case. But as he investigates the murder, he realises he may not be as innocent as he’s trying to prove.
#MiseryPit #FM #YA #Q
Film reel showing a clock with silhouettes in front of it, a dead deer, a castle entrance, a murder board, two haunted forests, and fungi growing from a tree
February 1, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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Agent’s guide to WILDERWOOD, a 76,000 word YA fantasy mystery!

#agentsguide #writingcommunity #amquerying
Mood board showing castles, forests, a dead deer, fungi, a murder board, and tapes Fifteen-year-old Quinton Crow arrives at Holloway Institute hoping for a fresh start. All he has to do to leave his past behind is keep his head down and paranormal abilities in check. But his plan falls apart when he finds a fellow student murdered, her dead body being devoured by the forest called Wilderwood. Suddenly a prime suspect in the case, he must investigate to clear his name. But when he begins to dream of the Wilderwood, and finds the forest growing inside him, killing him from the inside out, he questions if he’s really as innocent as he’s trying to prove Shows covers of Truly, Devious, and Don’t Let the Forest in. Shows a list of tropes Quote: There was a thin line between paranormal investigation and instigation, and currently, the only things between it were me and my grave.
January 31, 2025 at 10:43 PM
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TRULY DEVIOUS X DON’T LET THE FOREST IN
After accidentally becoming a suspect in a murder, Quinton must use his paranormal powers, his connection to the Wilderwood, and his crime obsession to catch a killer before more students are found dead—or before he becomes the next victim.

#2025Pit #YA #FM
Mood board showing a newspaper, a murder wall, tapes, a OVILUS, someone under water, a bag full of ghost hunting gear, and a clock with silhouettes in front of it
January 27, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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DON’T LET THE FOREST IN X TRULY, DEVIOUS

When 15y/o Quinton finds a dead student being devoured by the forest infecting and killing him from within, he becomes a suspect in the case. But as he investigates the murder, he realises he may not be as innocent as he’s trying to prove.

#2025Pit #YA #FM
Film reel showing a clock with silhouettes in front of it, a dead deer, a castle entrance, a murder board, two haunted forests, and fungi growing from a tree
January 27, 2025 at 5:28 PM
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DON’T LET THE FOREST IN X TRULY, DEVIOUS

When 15y/o Quinton Crow finds a student dead, killed by the haunted forest he has control over, he becomes a prime suspect in the murder. But as he investigates, he realises he may not be as innocent as he’s trying to prove.

#P2Pit #YA #UW
Film reel mood board, showing an old school, a deer skeleton, a forest, silhouettes in front of a clock, a murder board, and mushrooms
January 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
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15 y/o Quinton Crow will do anything to get rid of his paranormal abilities. But when they drag him into a reopening cold case, leaving him a prime suspect in a murder, he has no choice but to master his powers to crack the case, or risk becoming the next victim.
#Q #YA #M #F #BluePit
Mood board with brown aesthetic, showing a black dog, a newspaper, books, three kids running in front of a castle, someone wearing a grandpa sweater, an evidence locker, and someone under water
January 13, 2025 at 9:18 PM
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DON’T LET THE FOREST IN X TRULY, DEVIOUS

When Quinton Crow finds a dead body being devoured by the Wilderwood, he becomes a prime suspect. But as he investigates, he learns his abilities, the forest, and the murders are part of a twisted game, with him at the centre of it. 📖

#FM #YA #BLUEPIT #Q
Mood board showing murder board, kids in front of a clock, paranormal devices, a ghost hunter hit, someone under water, and tapes
January 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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After months of waiting, it’s finally here! So proud to be apart of the Seaside Short Stories Anthology.
#writingcommunity
A book with a cover of rocks at a beach, called Seaside
January 10, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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As promised, here’s my updated agent’s guide to WILDERWOOD, a YA fantasy mystery complete at 90,000 words.
#agentsguide #litagents #editors #writingcommunity #amquerying
Mood board, showing creepy forest pictures, a murder board, tapes, and an old building Pitch. Reads “15y/o Quinton Crow arrives at Holloway Institute hoping for a fresh start. All he has to do to leave his past behind is keep his head down, paranormal abilities in check, and stay far away from the mysteries he’s spent his entire life obsessed with. His plan falls apart when he finds a fellow student murdered, her dead body being devoured by the forest called Wilderwood. Suddenly a prime suspect in the case, he must investigate to clear his name. But when he begins to dream of the Wilderwood, and finds the forest growing inside him, killing him from the inside out, he questions if he’s really as innocent as he’s trying to prove. Tropes: Dark academia, cottagegore, boarding school murder mystery, rivals to lovers (MLM), mixed media, sentient forests, portals, ghosts, and deadly competitions, #ownvoices BIPOC, trans, and mental health rep Comps: Truly, Devious X Don’t Let The Forest In First line: There was a thin line between paranormal investigation and instigation, and the currently, the only things between it were me and my grave.
December 18, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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Quinton Crow arrives at Holloway to find a dead student being devoured by the Wilderwood. Now a suspect, he must clear his name. But when he begins dreaming of the forest, coughing up moss, and finds sap in his cuts, he questions if he’s as innocent as he’s trying to prove.
#HoliPit #YA #FM #Q
Mood board showing Christmas, castle, graveyard, and statues in winter
December 15, 2024 at 8:38 PM
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DON’T LET THE FOREST IN X TRULY, DEVIOUS

When Quinton Crow finds a dead body being devoured by the Wilderwood, he becomes a suspect in a murder. But as he investigates, he learns his abilities, the forest, and the murders are part of a twisted game, with him the centre of it.
#HoliPit #YA #FM #Q
Mood board showing a murder wall, old taps, a newspaper, a ghost hunter equipment, someone in water, three silhouettes in front of a clock, and a ghost hunter’s bag
December 15, 2024 at 5:19 PM
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15y/o Quinton Crow is done with mysteries. After last time, they’re the last thing he needs. Holloway was supposed to be his fresh start. But when he finds a student dead, he becomes a prime suspect. Now he must investigate if he wants to clear his name—and to survive the term.
#HoliPit #YA #FM #Q
A newspaper clipping detailing the events at Holloway Institute, when a student was murdered
December 15, 2024 at 1:22 PM
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Victor failed to discover who committed the greatest heist of all time. Instead, he learned how little humanity values art. Now, he’s set out to prove how important it really is. Five failing students and thirteen stolen works of art, there’s no better time to have an art heist.
#WIPPit #A #T
Mood board showing pictures of paintings and statues, brown and red aesthetic
December 14, 2024 at 10:14 PM