The Cottage at the Edge of the Woods. Anna Strange and Black Thorn, #1

Anna Strange has spent years chasing things that go bump in the night. She catches them, banishes them, and makes sure they stay gone. Armed with a quick wit, a few scrappy spells, and her sarcastic raven familiar, Thorn, she's kept the worst of the supernatural world at bay for years. When she's hired to investigate a derelict moorland cottage in the English countryside, Anna expects a routine haunting: odd lights, eerie noises, maybe a ghost or two.
Instead, she uncovers something far more dangerous. Now, Anna must rely on instinct, grit, and a bit of reckless spellwork to teach an ancient and terrifying spirit the meaning of boundaries. This short story kicks off a new series with a blend of folklore, danger, and dry humor. Think cozy fantasy, but with teeth.