Feeling overwhelmed by real life? These comics might be just what your brain needs.
Created by artist AC Macdonald, the magical world of Twistwood Tales is filled with strange creatures, awkward conversations, and gentle reminders that it’s okay to laugh at life’s weirdness.
Each comic blends dry humor, playful twists, and fantasy storytelling in a way that feels oddly calming like a bedtime story for grownups, written by someone who knows how confusing the world can be (and also how funny it is).
Whether it’s a talking tree offering life advice or a creature questioning its own existence, these comics aren’t just silly they’re smart, weird, and surprisingly comforting. Scroll down and let this little forest of oddballs pull you out of your daily grind.
About the Artist
AC Macdonald has been drawing comics for as long as he can remember.
His series Twistwood Tales began as a small project but quickly gained a loyal following now with over 199,000 fans on Instagram.
Inspired by childhood daydreams and a love of fantasy, Macdonald brings to life a world that feels like it came out of a forgotten fairy tale only much funnier. His art is thoughtful, charming, and a little absurd just like the best stories should be.
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#1 Wardrobe Monsters? Oh Sweetie, There Are Worse Things Outside…
“Don’t worry about the monster in your wardrobe… worry about the ones outside.” 😅🗺️
In true Twistwood fashion, this comforting bedtime moment turns into a wildly unsettling geography lesson. The monsters may be real, but at least they’re well-organized and live far away. (We hope.)
#2 How Can I Compete With the Beetles?!
When your crush is already vibing to another band — and that band happens to be an actual squad of beetles with instruments.
A root-a-toot heartbreak hits different when the competition is tiny, talented, and rhythmically flawless.
#3 Trust Me, I’m a Boneologist
It’s been months. The patient is still mummified. But don’t worry — the doctor is an expert in “broken calcium.”
And yes, of course there will be leeches. 🩹🐛
Because in Twistwood, recovery is a team effort… and sometimes that team is questionable.
#4 Welcome to Twistwood… Please Don’t Eat Us
A housewarming party in Twistwood isn’t complete without mysterious forest creatures, ancient hunger, and polite small talk that may or may not be your last. 🎉🍷
But hey — new neighbors are still worth celebrating… right?
#5 Play What Feels Right — They’ll Hear It Eventually
When you’re unsure if your art matters, remember: the right people will find it — even if they’re miles away in a snow-covered forest. ❄️🎵
In Twistwood, it’s not about fame or perfection. It’s about making something you love — and letting the magic carry it forward.
#6 Rocks Can’t Swim — But They Build Castles
Everyone else ran for the water but Rock Girl knew her place was on shore. With a spade in hand and a calm heart, she built something lasting.
Not all fun looks the same… and not all joy has to float.
#7 When the Store’s Closed, But Kindness Isn’t
The pet shop was closed. The snow was falling. But she knew someone needed birdseed — and she wasn’t about to let a little blizzard stop her. ❄️🎁
In Twistwood, kindness travels quietly… and sometimes leaves a gift on your doorstep.
#8 Medical What?!
The troll just needed a splint. But in Twistwood, diagnosis often skips a few steps — straight to amputation. 🪓🩺
Let’s just say… this doctor skipped med school but never misses an opportunity to use a saw.
#9 We Become the Light We Find
Even in the darkest places, kindness has a way of glowing through. 🕯️✨
And sometimes, the ones who help us see the way become a light for others too.
A quiet reminder from Twistwood: gentle hearts shine the brightest.
#10 I’m an Imagician!
Some call it weird. He calls it magic.
In Twistwood, being creative isn’t about fitting in — it’s about enjoying the brushstrokes. 🎨✨
And sometimes, all it takes is one “imagician” to help someone else pick up the paint.
#11 You Are What You Eat… Apparently
He ate too many sweets and turned into a lollipop. Naturally, the only solution?
Eat humans to balance the diet. 🍭🍽️
Sometimes advice gets twisted — and in Twistwood, that’s just part of the flavor.
#12 I’m Filling Up With Confidence Already!
Bucket Boy thought his eye holes made him broken. But sometimes, all it takes is a new lens — and suddenly, you’re not leaking… you’re learning. 🪣🕶️🐤
In Twistwood, a little perspective can turn self-doubt into self-worth.
#13 The Spider Snack Sleep Fact
“On average, you eat seven spiders in your sleep.”
A myth? A warning? Or a vampire child’s proud achievement? 🕷️🛏️
In Twistwood, spooky facts come with personal bests — and unsettling bedtime stories.
#14 The King of Seals Accepts Your Daisy Chain
In Twistwood, you don’t need gold or treasure to earn royal favor — just a heartfelt offering of daisies. 🌼👑
The King of Seals blesses the ship. The voyage begins. Majesty, nonsense, and flower power unite!
#15 But I Am Not Alone
The world may call you weird. But in Twistwood, even a snowman with too many arms can be the truest friend. ☃️💜
You don’t need to be like them. You just need to find someone — or something — that sees you.
#16 Don’t Burn Out Trying to Be the Light
Elunar wants to help everyone, all the time — but even lanterns need rest. 🕯️🌄
In Twistwood, we’re reminded: you don’t have to carry the light alone.
It’s okay to pause, breathe, and let the sunset shine for a while.
#17 You’re Stuck With Me… For Now, and Forever After
The curse isn’t fully broken, but love doesn’t mind the fine print. 🌲💫
In Twistwood, even magic bends to loyalty — and sometimes, forever means staying in the forest… together.
#18 I Wasn’t Sure There Were Stairs Back Up
Some moments in life feel like pits — dark, isolating, and endless. But even when we’ve almost made peace with staying stuck… one kind voice can remind us:
the exit was always there.
We just needed light to see it.
#19 Not Just Potato
On some days, it’s hard to feel like more than a lump of sadness.
But the truth is — even when we see ourselves as small, soggy, and stuck… someone out there still sees the full soul inside.
Not just a potato. A person worth pulling back into the light.
#20 Thank You, Sad Baby
Sometimes, a crying baby isn’t just a noise — it’s a tiny mourner of everything we hold in.
When we can’t scream, cry, or fall apart… the baby does it for us.
A little reminder that it’s okay to feel things deeply — even if we don’t always show it.
“Your grief is welcome.”
What a strange, lovely truth.
#21 The Self-Esteem Engine
When the fuel runs low, sometimes all we need is a little cheer.
In this whimsical adventure, a train powered by encouragement reminds us that belief can go a long way — maybe too far.
Whether you’re chugging along or attempting a wild 360 flip, a few kind words might just be the boost you didn’t know you needed.
“I can do anything! Even a sick 360 flip!”
…Wait. What?
#22 Migraine Season
When you confuse migration with migraine, things escalate fast — especially when birds decide your head is the perfect seasonal landing pad.
In true Twistwood fashion, this strip delivers quirky misunderstandings, dry humor, and one incredibly straight-faced log.
“I do not.” — A loghead with zero regrets.
#23 Balanced Diet, According to the Doctor
Leave it to the plague doctor of Twistwood to explain nutrition through kitchen metaphors. According to him, your ribs are just shelves in a food cupboard—and if you eat too many cakes, you’ll literally tip over!
This comic blends bizarre logic with straight-faced delivery, proving once again that technically incorrect is the best kind of correct.
“How the Dickens hasn’t he killed someone yet?”
#24 New Year’s Resolution Misfire
Tater Sam starts the year with hope and a fresh goal — learning French. But when a well-meaning friend assumes he’s aiming to lose weight instead, things get awkward fast.
This comic perfectly captures how even kind words can accidentally miss the mark… especially when wrapped in enthusiasm.
“Oh… uh… thanks…”
#25 Cursed Logic & Chicken Justice
A cursed warrior, a smug goblin, and a magical sword only the goblin can lift — what could go wrong?
Turns out, brute force and poultry instincts work just fine.
The curse lifts… kind of.
Pop. Back to chicken.
This comic is a hilarious twist on classic fantasy tropes — where logic meets feathers.
#26 A Loose Tooth & A Flying Door
When a kid has a wiggly tooth, the local doctor’s solution is simple: string, a door… and questionable physics.
Turns out, “slamming the door” wasn’t quite what he meant.
Sometimes the cure flies right out the window — literally.
This comic delivers a perfectly absurd take on childhood remedies with a twist only Twistwood could pull off.
#27 The Fairy Gourdmother’s Halloween Judgment
In the eerie woods of Twistwood, the Fairy Gourdmother appears every Halloween to reward the good pumpkins with a candle… but no one talks about what happens to the bad ones.
Let’s just say — not all candles are comforting.
“I hope my candle is vanilla scented,” says one hopeful squash… unaware of what’s really cooking.
A perfect mix of cute, creepy, and comically naive.
#28 Ghost Problem, or Just Books?
When a little girl runs to the police for help with a “ghost problem,” the officer expects spooky spirits… not a bookshelf mess! Turns out her books are haunted by gravity — not ghouls.
“I said ghost problem — the kind where I can’t lift ‘em!”
“Ohhh… got it. Sure. Ghost. Yep.”
A delightful pun that flips expectations — and pages — with charming humor.
#29 Crystal Ball Before Bed? Bad Idea.
When your magical bedtime routine goes a bit too far…
Ignoring warnings about ruining her eyesight, our stubborn witch insists on peeking into her crystal ball under the covers. The next morning? A bruised face and zero appetite for “I told you so.”
“Don’t say a word.”
A hilariously modern take on ancient wisdom — even magic can’t protect you from bedtime clumsiness.
#30 Mermaids Hate Wasting Time
A sly mermaid tries to lure a puppet boy into the water, but she didn’t plan on him being made of wood and springs — unsinkable and unchewable! Her dramatic tantrum? Absolutely wasted.
“You’re wasting your time. I’m made of springs and wood.”
“Puppets are bad to eat.”
A delightfully dry take on classic fairy tale traps — because not every kid is made for drowning drama.
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