Who doesn’t love to read stories about witches and witchcraft? Love And Other Wicked Things webtoon stays true to its title and explores a lesbian romance between two witches with very different powers, history, and ambitions. On the one hand, Rhia is a disciplined earthly witch who is all hushed about showcasing magical abilities in public. On the other hand, Valerie, the wicked one, is on the voyage to know her history and what Rhia’s town, Oakriver, has to offer her. Meet these two adorable witches in Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 1-5 as they find each other, and then what unfolds is for you to be patient and explore with us!
Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 1: Every Witch Has a Purpose
In Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 1, the quiet, mystical town of Oakriver, everything, from trees to acorns to squirrels, serves its place in the cycle of life. Rhia Greenbrook, a young witch with deep earth-based magic, carries that belief close to her heart. As the autumn equinox approaches, she gathers items for her altar, and an acorn in particular catches her attention. But her magic isn’t just about taking from nature; it’s about giving back.
Following her mother’s wisdom, she plants seeds in exchange for the gifts she receives. Her affirmations, simple, heartfelt words of gratitude, form the core of her magic. Rhia is not one for flashy spells. Her connection to nature is spiritual, grounded in intention. Yet, one place always unsettles her: the river. Unlike the rest of the forest, the trees around the water grow silent, and haunting stories linger. Rhia shivers at the bank, whispering her thanks to the trees and attempting to push back her unease, until she’s startled by a familiar voice, her cousin Sage.
Back Through the Woods
Sage’s sudden appearance breaks the heavy air. Rhia yelps in surprise, and Sage teases her gently before explaining he’s come to call her home for dinner. As they walk through the forest together, they talk like siblings, bickering, laughing, and catching up. Sage, a little younger but proud of his new responsibilities, helped prepare the equinox meal. Rhia, meanwhile, admits she lost track of time gathering acorns and leaves.
When Sage asks about divination, Rhia goes quiet. It’s a sore subject. Despite being from a long line of seers, Rhia has never been able to see the future. No matter how many spells or affirmations she uses, no vision ever comes. When Sage notices her drifting off, she quickly shrugs it off. But the silence says enough. Rhia is proud of her family, grateful for her magic, but the one thing that seems to matter most in her lineage has always eluded her.
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As they reach home, Oakriver feels alive with the warmth of ritual and family. Rhia marvels at the life she’s been given, her coven, her culture, and the traditions woven into every detail of their lives. Even her Uncle Greg, who married into the family and doesn’t possess magic, helps in his own way. She’s welcomed back by her sister Holly, who jokes about Rhia’s journey to the river.
Holly can tell the river still creeps her out, but they laugh about it anyway. Rhia knows she’s lucky. She may not have visions, but she has people. Inside, her family prepares for the equinox feast with bustling joy. Honey calls for help moving a bench, and everyone pulls together like pieces of a living spell. The celebration is a reminder: even in a magical family, there’s room for all kinds of gifts. But Rhia can’t help but feel the gap in her heart where foresight should be. It’s the one thing she longs to understand.
A Warning in the Cards
Rhia approaches her grandmother, hoping to learn more about a tarot reading she overheard. Grandma is known for being dramatic, but her insight is never wrong. She warns Rhia that she pulled three powerful cards: Death, The Tower, and The Lovers. Symbols of change, destruction, and intense relationships. Her voice grows serious, something is coming, and Rhia will be in the middle of it. She’s always felt distant from divination, but this time it’s about her. Her mother tries to calm the tension, reminding Grandma that now isn’t the time for predictions. The room quiets as the gravity of her grandmother’s words settles in. Rhia, uncertain and a little unnerved, tries to brush it off. Yet, deep down, she feels it too, something unfamiliar on the wind.
As Rhia’s family celebrates under warm lights and laughter, something shifts beyond their reach. Outside, on the quiet road into Oakriver, a new figure steps into the town. A girl with vivid orange hair, unknown to anyone there, walks calmly beneath the trees. Her steps are slow but certain, her presence unannounced but powerful. She doesn’t speak, and the town doesn’t yet know she’s come, but her arrival is no coincidence. One thing is certain: Oakriver’s careful balance is about to change. A new witch has entered the puzzle, and the pieces are shifting into place, ending Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 1.
Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 2: Secrets, Suppression, and a Poster on the Wall
Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 2 begins as Valerie arrives at the Oakridge Art Building with a duffel bag in one hand and her entire mission resting on her shoulders. Her new room is an explosion of paint tubes, canvases, and brushes, clearly marked by another artist’s touch. “At least we have something in common,” she mutters to herself, unpacking her supplies.
Then, her phone lights up with a voicemail: “Hey kiddo! Just checking you got to Louisiana okay.” Her dad’s voice crackles with warmth and guilt. Valerie listens, heart twisting, as he apologises for missing her move-in. “Right,” she sighs. “Louisiana. That’s what I told him.” She hates lying, but the truth, Oakriver, her mother’s roots, the powers she barely understands, would only push him further away. She’s here for answers, not approval. And with that, she pins up a flyer: Tarot Readings! Astrological Forecasts! Palmistry! Oakriver isn’t ready for her, but she’s ready for it.
Flame-Haired Ghosts and Witchy Bookshops
Walking through town, Valerie senses the weight of eyes on her, drawn to her hair, a fiery red-orange blaze she inherited from the mother she never knew. She wonders if her mom felt this same burn: the stare of strangers, the flicker of something uncontainable under the skin. “Did Dad ever shrink away from your flame, too?” she whispers to no one.
As the clouds burst into rain, she dashes into the first building she sees: Obscura Oddities. A bell chimes above the door. Shelves line the walls, herbs, spellbooks, and even a tome on necromancy. “Witch bookshop?” she gasps. A voice startles her: “Can I help you with anything?” Valerie jumps. “Where did you come from?!” The stranger, focused on their phone game, smirks. “Didn’t wanna lose progress in Critter Village.” Valerie laughs. “I’m Valerie. She/her.” The stranger nods, “Quinn. They/them.” That name clicks. “Wait, you’re Quinn Jiang? We’re roommates!”
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Charcoal, Coven Talk, and the Council of Three
Valerie and Quinn quickly connect over their shared artistry, she with paints, them with charcoal. Quinn warns her that Oakriver doesn’t take kindly to outsiders, especially magical ones who draw attention. Valerie jokes about the poster she just put up, and Quinn nearly chokes. “You’re gonna stir things up, aren’t you?” Laughing, they shift topics. Valerie asks about local witches.
Quinn explains the Council of Three: the Greenbrooks, Lightbourns, and Fairloves, the ruling magical families who set the town’s unspoken laws and keep “normies” in the dark. Valerie is fascinated. “So, like a witchy HOA?” Quinn shrugs, “Something like that.” The bookstore, Quinn explains, is warded; only people with magic or affinity can see it. Valerie realises how close to the magical undercurrent she already is. But when she asks if Quinn practices, they shrug off the question. “Just a little affinity. Nothing cool.” Valerie, undeterred, follows up with a rumbling stomach and a request for a good café.
Earth Magic, Flying Books, and Tristan’s Sass
Meanwhile, at the café Sugar & Spice, Rhia is busy hauling books. “Wasn’t it Tristan’s turn?” she mutters. He strolls in, smug. “You’re making this harder than it needs to be.” Rhia rolls her eyes. She can’t use her earth magic so openly, not with the risk of being seen. “That’s Holly’s thing,” she insists. “And even if I could, someone could walk by.” Tristan jokes about how he’d prank everyone if he had powers, and Rhia thanks the universe that he doesn’t. Moments later, she’s called downstairs for help and tosses a sarcastic, “best friends” over her shoulder. As she moves through the café, Rhia reflects on the unique energy each space holds. Sugar & Spice hums with comfort, human warmth, and daily rituals, but today, something is off. Something chaotic buzzes in the air, unfamiliar and reckless.
The disturbance leads Rhia straight to a flyer, Tarot Readings? In public? Her brow furrows. “Who would be so reckless?” It couldn’t be the Fairloves, they know better than to perform divination in broad daylight. Fuming, she charges toward the unfamiliar energy, clutching the flyer in her hand. “Hey, I don’t know who you think you are, but,” She halts mid-sentence. Valerie turns, startled. “I’m sorry. Their eyes lock, and their pulses stutter, ending Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 2.
Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 3: A Sudden Encounter
Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 3 begins as Valerie arrives at Sugar & Spice, her fiery hair shining even under the café lights. She spots Rhia arranging books by the counter, looking effortlessly radiant. Unable to resist, she leans in and blurts, “You’re stunning, what’s your best cake?” Rhia, flushed and taken by surprise, suggests the peach Calibur pound cake. Valerie smiles and orders one effortlessly charming. Before Rhia can respond, Valerie disappears into the café crowd. Rhia stands frozen, trying to shake off the blush, then hurries to call Tristan for backup. Instinctively, she knows this visitor is not just charming; she carries magic with her.
Cautious Warnings
Back in the kitchen, Rhia confides in Tristan, whispering urgently about the red-haired newcomer with obvious magical power. He’s sceptical until Rhia insists the Council of Three would never allow someone this bold. Tristan nods, agreeing to handle the order, with the caveat: “Make sure the cake is worth it.” Rhia sighs but knows she can’t ignore this. The new witch is brazen, her spells open, unfiltered. That kind of power in public sets off alarm bells. For Rhia, protecting Oakriver’s secrecy just became a priority.
Valerie greets her cake with a subtle sparkle, igniting warmth in her palm to reheat the slice. Cards drift around her like a soft shower of magic dust. Rhia marches over and slaps her palm on the table, hissing that this isn’t allowed in a café. Valerie responds with playful calm: “Explain it to me.” They sit, posture uneasy but charged. Rhia lists the rules: no divination, no wards, no magic in public. Valerie listens, amused, but the café’s hum dims around them as the tension between restraint and rebellion crackles alive.
Clashing Philosophies
Rhia warns that openly practising divination could draw the Council’s wrath, or worse. Valerie shrugs off the danger, insisting her cards and homemade deck are harmless fun. Rhia retorts that rituals exist for protection, each incantation a shield. She worries about spirits, energy leaks, anything that might come uninvited. Valerie laughs softly: she’s never been harmed by her magic before. But Rhia wonders: Is that luck or recklessness? She’s torn between fascination and fear, knowing both will shape their future.
Valerie gently asks to see Rhia’s hand. Rhia hesitates but senses something profound in the gesture. Valerie reads: “An intense love life, spiritual depth, long life…” But then she pauses dramatically: “But also…you’re the town’s buzzkill.” Rhia scowls and stands. “I have to work.” Valerie smiles wistfully: “Nice meeting you.” Rhia shoots back: “Not likewise.” She heads off, mind spinning. Valerie whispers after her, “And Dad said nothing good ever comes from Oakriver.” Something about the moment lingers, electric, real, unsettling, ending Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 3.
Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 4: Dreams That Bite Back
Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 4 begins as Valerie wakes up in a cold sweat, heart pounding, breath shallow. She’s just escaped a nightmare that felt too real, spirits, shadows, whispers clawing at her mind. She remembers running, calling out for her mother, voices beckoning her to “join us.” The grip of invisible hands still lingers on her skin. In that dreamscape, she was helpless, sinking into darkness. She screams, then, suddenly, she’s back. Quinn’s voice breaks through the fog. “You’re sleepwalking,” she says gently. “Sleepwalking? I’ve never done that before.”
Meanwhile, back at Sugar & Spice, Rhia is elbow-deep in kitchen magic and frustration. “Come on,” she mutters, tasting another batch. “Still wrong.” Her spellwork, usually calm and focused, is completely off balance. The cookies taste like anxiety, and the cupcakes feel irritated. Her emotions are bleeding through, all thanks to a certain redhead. “Valerie,” Rhia mutters under her breath, cheeks flushing. She even convinced Rhia to get a palm reading, which went against everything Granny Greenbrook had ever taught her.
A knock interrupts her thoughts, and Tristan and Holly arrive. “Someone’s been busy,” Holly and Tristan tease her about the new redhead in town. Holly grins, “Hot and dangerous. I get it.” Rhia swears it’s not a crush, but the way her magic’s been acting says otherwise. She’s spiralling, and everyone seems to know it but her.
Trouble in Her Eyes
Holly jokes about making Valerie a charm. “Because she’s your problem now,” she says with a wink. Rhia tries to sound firm. “She’s not a problem. She’s a threat.” But it doesn’t land. “Your rules don’t apply to her,” Tristan adds. Rhia shakes her head. “Grandma warned me about witches like her.” But even she can tell she’s lost her usual certainty. Holly gently nudges, “Maybe you’re scared because she’s something you can’t control.”
Later that evening, the three head to a town party. Tristan declares, “Time to relax, Greenbrooks!” Rhia sighs. “What could go wrong?” But the music, lights, and dancing are a welcome distraction. Until Valerie bursts in, flames in her smile, and Quinn is by her side. “Let’s freaking go!” she shouts with joy. Rhia turns stiff as a board. Of course, she’s here. And of course, she’s glowing. As the crowd moves to the music, Rhia can feel the pull again, the chaos, the charm, the wild magic, ending Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 4.
Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 5: The Party Vibe
In Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 5, the party is in full swing, music booming, lights flashing, and Valerie bouncing with energy. She clings to Quinn, saying how popular her friend is amongst people. The blue-haired one subtly denies saying they just know of them. And knowing so many people is a blessing and a curse all at once.
Rhia walks into the party, wearing a gorgeous dress, radiant as ever. Valerie stares, stunned. “No way,” she mutters. Quinn follows her gaze. “Ah. Rhia Greenbrooks.” Valerie raises an eyebrow. “That’s her full name?” Quinn nods. “The tall one dancing with her is Tristan, Rhia’s best friend. And that’s Holly, Rhia’s older cousin by a year.” After introducing them from afar, Quinn, with their parental tone, asked her to wait for food.
Strangers in the Garden
Valerie follows Rhia out into the quiet night. The garden is softer than expected, bathed in moonlight and whispering trees. She spots Rhia sitting on a bench. “Well, hello,” Valerie calls playfully. Rhia looks up, startled. “Fancy seeing you here,” Valerie adds. “Any reason you’re hiding out?” And their little banter begins. Seeing her shiver, the fire witch offers her hand. She informs that she used to help her best friend back in town. Staying true to her nature, the earth witch calls her out, “reckless!”
Valerie apologizes, “I guess I got excited. It’s lonely being the only unicorn in the room, you know?” Rhia’s expression softens, and she agrees to the idea. However, as the fire witch gets excited, she warns her not to display her abilities publicly. Curious, Valerie asks about her powers. Having never heard about Earth magic, she begins to tease her to show it. Finally, Rhia agrees and asks her to grab a dead flower.
Rhia takes the dried flower gently, closes her eyes, and murmurs a soft spell: “You are strong, you are cared for, you are resilient.” Slowly, the flower blooms, vibrant and alive again. Valerie’s mouth drops, “You’re amazing.” Rhia looks down. “You think so?” Valerie nods. “I don’t know how anyone could see what you do and not be amazed,” ending Love And Other Wicked Things Chapter 1-5?
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