About the Curator

The Literarily Disturbed Mind Behind Your Box

Hi, I’m the curator behind Well Twisted Tales & Tea, a former bookseller and lifelong reader of things that keep you up at night. The person who obsesses over every book, tea, and chocolate pairing that lands on your doorstep.

Well Twisted Tales & Tea was born from a simple belief: the right book, the right tea, and a square of dark chocolate can make even the darkest story feel like a gift.

Well Twisted Tales & Tea is a Canadian book subscription box curated for readers who prefer darker fiction.

Why Trust My Taste?

I spent years on the floor of a bookshop hand-selling psychological thrillers, dark fiction, and the kind of stories that burrow under your skin.

I know what makes a twist land.
What makes a character stay with you.
What feels off in the best way.

Every book in this box earns its place.
Chosen with intention, not because it’s trending or being pushed.

What "Literarily Disturbed" Really Means

It means I take dark fiction seriously as an art form. Psychological thrillers, dark & twisty reads, horror, and stories with unreliable narrators and morally complex characters. These aren’t guilty pleasures. They're literature. And they deserve to be paired with ingredients sourced with the same care: premium teas and treats that earn their place in the box.

Proudly Canadian. Rooted in Vancouver Island.

Well Twisted is a Canadian-owned small business. I work with Canadian distributors and I actively seek out local suppliers and BC-based makers whenever I can. When you subscribe, you're supporting a real person on Vancouver Island who genuinely loves this genre and is just as particular about the tea.

My Curation Philosophy

• Every book is chosen the same way I choose my own next read. Carefully. Personally. A little obsessively.
• Pairings are intentional. The tea and indulgences complement the mood, setting, or themes of the book.
• Quality over volume. Fewer, better things, sourced thoughtfully.
• No filler. Every item in the box earns its spot.

This isn’t for everyone.

But if you like your stories a little darker,
you’ve found your place.

Welcome to the dark side of the shelf.