On March 21, 2025, Australian author Tori Woods, known for her erotic fiction, was arrested in New South Wales, charged with possession and dissemination of child sexual abuse material (CSAM). Her latest work, Daddy’s Little Toy, sparked significant controversy online, attracting scrutiny from authorities.
Woods, whose legal name is Lauren Tesolin-Mastrosa, was apprehended at her residence on Penn Street, Quakers Hill, around 12:30 PM local time. Following her arrest, she was taken to Riverstone Police Station. Law enforcement officials executed a search warrant at her home, seizing multiple hard copies of her controversial novel for forensic analysis, as stated by the New South Wales police department.
In the wake of the backlash, Woods described the situation as a “huge misunderstanding,”asserting that her work did not advocate or endorse child exploitation in any form.
Details of the Charges Against Tori Woods
Following her arrest, Woods faces serious charges including possessing, disseminating, and producing child abuse material. Currently, she has been granted conditional bail and is scheduled to appear in Blacktown Local Court on March 31, 2025.
Daddy’s Little Toy features a cover depicting children’s building blocks and offers a dual narrative from the perspectives of characters Lucy and Arthur. The plot reveals Lucy’s predisposed attraction to her father’s best friend, expressed through her provocative thoughts. In her narration, she expresses feelings of yearning and familial disappointment, which form the backdrop of the story.
“I’m the freak of the family. My dad is disappointed in me. My mum dismisses me. And my sister despises me. I’m delusional if I think Arthur would ever want to play with me,” reads Lucy’s portrayal.
In contrast, Arthur’s perspective presents a more covert obsession, suggesting that he has long desired Lucy as she reaches adulthood. His internal conflict reflects on moral qualms surrounding their relationship, layered with undertones of possessiveness and desire.
“When I see her playing dress-ups, I forget about the fact that she’s my best friend’s barely legal daughter… All I know is she’s meant to be my baby girl.”
These themes resonated negatively with the audience, prompting numerous complaints to the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation, which subsequently referred the matter to the Australian Federal and New South Wales Police. This led to Woods’ arrest.
Prior to her detention, the 33-year-old author took to Instagram to express her regret and clarify her intentions. She maintained that her work was purely fictional and aimed to explore the dynamics within the DD/LG (Daddy Dom/Little Girl) community. She later removed the book from Amazon in response to the backlash.
“What is being said is grossly disturbing and breaks my heart as well as makes me sick. DLT is FICTIONAL and meant to represent the DD/LG world.”
Reports indicate that her book was also removed from GoodReads. In her defense, Woods contended that there was no sexual interaction between the central characters before the female protagonist reached adulthood, despite their shared attraction beginning at a younger age.
“I know nothing that I say is going to change or fix what I’ve written. There are however, three innocent people who have been caught in the crossfire…”
In addition to distancing herself from the book community, Woods expressed regret for misleading collaborators and acknowledged that they were unaware of the book’s full content.
Notably, Georgia Stove, the cover designer for Woods, publicly declared her intention to sever ties with the author due to the backlash, stating she had received threats and was unprepared for the book’s nature.
Furthermore, Tori Woods, previously a marketing executive at BaptistCare, has stepped down from her position. A spokesperson confirmed that an internal investigation is underway, emphasizing the organization’s commitment to ethical conduct. Woods also has a background as a journalist for News Corp’s Penrith Press.