I've always lived half in the real world and half somewhere else entirely.

The somewhere else has a name now. It's called Mossvale. A place where the Storywood stretches wide and old, where a fox called Floss insists some of the paths move when no one is looking, where a banshee occasionally sits in the corner of the Crooked Lantern ordering something dark and making observations about mortality that are somehow both devastating and hilarious.

Somewhere in Mosswick Village, on the edge of the Storywood, there's a candlemaker named Matlock Emberwick. He doesn't say much about his methods. His candle fairies sell at Brambleton Market on Fridays. The candles find their way into the world from there.

This is one of the ways they arrive.

Each candle holds a scent and a story. Inside the box is a card. The card holds a QR code. The code opens a door.

I've been building Mossvale for a good while now, in stories, in podcasts, in audio tales recorded in my kitchen at odd hours. The candles are its artefacts. Things you can hold in your hands while the world on the other side of the hedge gets a little more real.

Step through whenever you're ready.
— Kayleigh

Where Would You Like to Begin?

Every candle comes with a story

Inside the box you'll find a small card. On the card, a QR code.

Scan it, and you'll hear a story from Mossvale — five to ten minutes, just you and the flame and the world on the other side.

Some stories belong to the villages. Some belong to the wilder places — the moors, the mountains, the river that carries old songs nobody remembers writing.

All of them are true, in the way that the best stories always are.

Because scent is powerful.

But scent paired with story?
That’s where the magic really begins.

Enter the Collection

The Candlemaker of Mosswick Village

Matlock Emberwick has kept his workshop in Mosswick Village for longer than anyone can quite remember. He works at the edge of the Storywood, where the trees start to thicken and the smell of warm wax drifts out before you've found the door.

He doesn't give interviews. He doesn't explain his methods.

His candle fairies sell at Brambleton Market every Friday, and the candles find their way into hands that need them.

He'd say the candles know where they're going.

He's probably right.

Treasures of the Season

Stories waiting to be lit.

1 8
View all

Let customers speak for us

from 16 reviews

I chose the croissant and the rose melts and they both smell delicious! They came beautifully wrapped and I love that each has a story to go with them, what a lovely idea

Ami
The Melt Duet | Choose Any 2 Boxed Melts

Love everything about this order. Wax melts are stunning gorgeous scent but the whole world being created is the ultimate selfcare treat

Emma
Aphrodite After Dark Luxury Wax Melts | Cherry, Almond & Tonka

My melts are gorgeous. The little box’s and the way they were packed was beautiful. They are lovely to share with friends. Thank you xx

Diane
The Melt Quartet | Choose Any 4 Boxed Melts

Beautiful, evocative smell and wonderful service. Kayleigh is the true embodiment of her brand. Liver her podcast too!

Denise
The Melt Quartet | Choose Any 4 Boxed Melts

My Daughter introduced me to these snap bars and this company through her own Business.
I have to say, the scents are divine and have the longest lasting aromas.

The quality is the best!

Jayne K

Jayne
Snap Bar Farewell Sale – £2 Each (Discontinued Format)

I love the selection of wax melts I received. The smell when I opened the box was amazing. I shall definitely buy one of the candles. My only problem is deciding which one.

The presentation and delivery were excellent too. Very impressed.

Thank you.

Andrea
Wild Goddess Winter Sample Box – Festive Wax Melt Taster Set | 5 Christmas Scents

I love my candle! It has such a rich aroma and fills the room with such a wonderful scent. The added extra of the folklore story made it even more special.

Catherine
Midwinter Blessings | Story-Infused Christmas & Winter Solstice Candle with Frankincense & Myrrh

The wax melts smell absolutely amazing, made my whole living room smell like Christmas! Thank you x

Sophie
Wild Goddess Winter Sample Box – Festive Wax Melt Taster Set | 5 Christmas Scents

Absolutely amazing. Smell is out of this world and the story is charming and magical

Anonymous
Yuletide Wish | Story-Infused Christmas Candle with Cinnamon, Clove & Orange

Super easy checkout and fast delivery.

Gemma
The Wild Goddess

This is honestly the best candle I've ever bought. The packaging is STUNNING with so much attention to detail and the smell is INCREDIBLE. I only burn it for a short amount of time and within that short time my whole home smells like a cosy winter cottage. The smell lingers the next day even when the candle isn't burning, so it's incredible value. I've had so many compliments on it and I'm looking forward to adding even more Wild Goddess candles to my collection. Love that they're seasonal, hand-made and vegan too, which adds an extra little sprinkle of magic ✨

Gemma
Wild Goddess Candles – Founding Flame Pre-Order

These smell amazing! I struggle to find wax melts as strong as these.
All scents are so strong and I would 100% recommend and be continuing to buy these.
Thank you!

Chloe
Cinnamon Rhubarb Charm Wax Melt Snap Bar

Will definately buy more and recommend to others

TINA
The Wild Goddess

These candles were beautifully packaged. The box looked very professional and the colours were very pleasing to the eye. The smells were gorgeous and the candle burned for a fair amount of time. Very pleased and will certainly buy more.

TINA
Wild Goddess Candles – Founding Flame Pre-Order

Bought one for a gift and one for myself. Very impressed with both packaging and candle itself. The candle looks good and lasted well with a strong scent (better than some other branded ones!) all round very happy.

Mark
Wild Goddess Candles – Founding Flame Pre-Order

The hedge goes deeper than you think!

The candles are just the beginning. Beyond the scent house lies the wider world of Mossvale, the Storywood, the villages, the characters who've been living there long before anyone thought to write them down.

Follow the path. The Storywood is waiting.

Explore Mossvale