What Waits in the Woods
by Kieran Scott
Age rating: Ages 14–17 · Young Adults
Age rating and Christian content guidance for parents.
First published 2015
A group of friends on a camping trip in the woods encounter a terrifying presence that hunts them one by one.
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
Concern Level
Heavy
Virtue Level
Thin
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Things to consider
Higher = more presentNo sexual content is present in the story.
Characters are violently attacked and killed by a creature.
No profanity is used by the characters.
No blasphemous language is included in the text.
No substance abuse is depicted in the narrative.
No instances of suicide or self-harm are portrayed.
The woods and the creature create a frightening atmosphere.
No occult or supernatural elements beyond the creature exist.
No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are present.
The story focuses on survival, not a worldview.
No negative portrayals of Christians or God are present.
Virtues to celebrate
Higher = stronger presenceCharacters show courage in trying to survive the attacks.
No Christian faith elements are present in the story.
Some characters show concern for their friends' safety.
No themes of grace, mercy, or repentance are present.
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