A Moon In One'S Cup

When the crowd had finished cheering, Sirius stood and walked toward his throne. Everyone believed the coronation was finished but instead of sitting down, he took ahold of Saoirse's hand.  "Now before we crown my queen I would like to ask my people how loyal will you be towards her?" Everyone's attention was drawn to Saoirse who confidently rose to her feet. The room remained silent because normally it wouldn't be a question a king would ask. They had to be loyal to him, not her. She was just a woman and the men ruled the vampires.  No one answered him so he called for one of the nobles to step forward. "Please state your answer, will you be loyal to my wife?" He asked to the man.  The man got flustered a bit, not wanting to offend the king, but he cautiously answered, "Your majesty, I don't understand why you are asking us to. She is a woman."  Sirius allowed the man to sit back down and then called the next man to his feet to answer. He bowed and seeing how the first man wasn't punished for his honesty he boldly answered. "my king, I will never show loyalty to a werewolf woman."  Sirius then called a third. "I agree with them my king, werewolves and women are below us and I will not bow down towards them."  Sirius frowned and before calling another man he asked a follow up question, "what would you think then if my only heir is a werewolf? Or if by her, I bring forth a vampire woman to be my heir? Will you show loyalty to my heirs?"  A few of the nobles became uncomfortable at this but calmed themselves. One man rose to his feet boldly and came forward. "My king if I may speak my opinion, it is very bold of you to assume that we will sit back and allow a werewolf to reign over us. We would allow a woman, that is not nearly as bad, but we would do as we did with Sköll, daughter of Fenrir. We would have her step down as soon as a male heir comes of age. My king, I expect that you would be able to bring forth a male heir, a vampire, if you just chose a different woman to be your queen."  Sirius asked him to take a seat as his doubts were confirmed that these people would be more loyal to their traditions than to him, and equally, that meant they could betray Saoirse, Lachlan, and Sroka one day. "My last question is, what if my queen here is Luna of six werewolf packs, and that gives me command over them as Alpha, would you accept if we form an alliance with her kingdoms? I could quickly put a stop to this war if my marriage to her symbolizes an alliance, and what will you say of your loyalty to her and my heirs then?" The nobles became enraged at the thought. "We will not form an alliance with the werewolves! They have their loyalty to Odin! Loki has sworn revenge on Odin and we exist to bring forth that revenge!" "That will be enough!" Sirius said suddenly. The nobility who had become too comfortable speaking to their king quieted down. "That means your loyalty doesn't lie with me, your king, because you would quickly overthrow me if you didn't agree with my decisions."  "You say you follow Loki above your king because he is a God, but hear this, I am the son of the goddess Hel, and the demigod Alastor; I am not a mere vampire. My path is to ascend and you may follow me or you may follow Loki, but you cannot do both. I will not tolerate betrayal, if you cannot swear loyalty to me above Loki then you may leave, but I will teach you the strength of my power."  "You think you follow the God of chaos? I will be the God of Calamity!" Then he unfurled his Valkyrie wings and with his wind sword, he flew up to the spot above the throne where the beam of light was covered and uncovered it. The people gasped as the concentrated sunlight bathed his skin and he didn't burn.  "Bring me the guards who killed me, I should repay the favor; because of them, I now have the blessing of Odin and sunlight doesn't hurt me. You think Loki is your God, but does he have the power over your soul?" 

She was the sole daughter of the leader of the Fox clan. After her mother’s death, she had been brought by with utmost care by her father and two brothers. Due to their overprotective nature, she had led a carefree life. Unknown to the harshness of the outside world, she thought life was a fairy tale. But following an unexpected accident, everything had changed. She found herself married to the cold Duke. As if life wasn’t chaotic enough, she had to leave her family due to a prophecy. He was the heir to the snake clan. Being the eldest among his siblings, he had to shoulder the responsibility as the heir of his household. Abused by his father, he wished to escape from this nightmare. When fate gave him a chance, he readily accepted it. Being married to her was like a dream come true. He just wished he never woke up from this dream. *************************************************** When the worlds of two opposite souls collide, an enticing connection is formed between them. Will they realise their true feelings or let their past come between them? **The book cover doesn’t belong to me.**

Teresa is a timid human whose life has been a series of unfortunate events—until she meets Lucian Blackwood, a very rich and handsome man who awakens a deep, unexplainable connection within her. But Lucian, an alpha werewolf with a haunting past, is repelled by Teresa’s perceived weakness, blaming weakness for the tragedy that shaped his life. Unable to accept her as his mate, he rejects and humiliates her, leaving Teresa shattered. Just as she’s picking up the pieces, Adrian Daegon, an ancient vampire with his own dark allure, steps into her life, determined to win her heart. Now, Lucian is torn with regret, desperate to reclaim the woman he cast aside. But to do so, he must face a powerful vampire and confront his own fears—while somehow convincing Teresa to forgive his betrayal and reignite their lost bond. Can love and redemption overcome the scars of rejection, or has Lucian's cruel mistake cost him his mate forever? Torn between two powerful forces, Teresa must decide where her true destiny lies—in the fierce grip of the wolf who scorned her or the dark embrace of the vampire who vows to adore her.

Yue Xuexia is just an ordinary salted fish that rarely lives in her house, but suddenly one day she woke up, received a sign-in system, and thought she was dreaming. The sign-in system rewarded her with multiple things, including houses, money, cars, and talent scrolls, which led her to the life of the richest lady in the world. She could sign in once a day. One morning, with her eyes groggily and blurry, Xuexia was welcomed by a holographic screen only she could see. Yes, like the ones in the novels and manga. Ding! Xuexia waves her hand in the empty air and mumbles, "Noisy, I told you to turn off the damn alarm, whoever owns it!" When a robotic voice lingered near her ears saying, Signed in successfully. Congratulations to the host, and you've received [1 Million RMB in cash!] Xuexia, who is currently in need of great money, was in disbelief as she looked at the words one million and laughed. "Heh~ even in my dream, I was wishing to receive free money. What nonsense, let's go back to sleep. Yue Xuexia was about to close her eyes back to sleep when the old touch screen phone near her pillow vibrates. Bzzt~ Bzzzzzt~ "Urg~ who the hell is calling now?" complained Yue Xuexia in her half-asleep state. She picked up the phone only to see a message notification saying the following words: [Your bank card account ending with 5567 had received a deposit transfer from XXXX at 6:45 am. You had received a 1 million deposit and your current saving balance is 1,003,000.00 RMB (Autumn Field landbank)] Yue Xuaxia mumbled in disbelief and said, "Fucking hell! This is awesome." Who doesn’t like free things?~' This lady wants it too!!!

Separated from the beloved Moon Goddess Chang'er, Tuzi the former-bunny turned divine lady, is violently thrown from the Realm of Gods into the Mortal Realm. Can Moon stay focused long enough to solve the mystery of who stole her beloved Tuzi, with the too-handsome-for-his-own-good, God of Sky distracting her at every clue's reveal? Why did the Sky God’s best soldier Atlas dive into the Mortal Realm after Tuzi? Will Tuzi be able to guard her heart against this dashing soldier? Why are so many alpha gods suddenly so interested in her business? And why are mosquitos the absolute worst…? Solve the mystery of the Moon Goddess’s stolen lady, in this romantic, funny and action-packed spin on the legend of Chang'er and her white bunny. Bet you can't figure out who did it! [Novel images are AI generated] ******************** [Excerpt from Novel] The Goddess remembered that day clearly. As she floated in the sky near the cold doors of death, she shivered. She had lost too much blood. The pain was overtaking her senses. She knew she was dying. She hugged the rabbit in her arms even tighter, not wanting to drop her loyal friend. How the Goddess had wished she could see her loved one, just one last time, she thought sadly. The cold began to invade every part of her body, spreading itself like sharp frost through her bones. She had not thought that she would die feeling so lonely and scared. She choked back a sob. She wasn't sure if her eyes were becoming hazy and blurry from her tears or from her consciousness slipping away... "You're safe now... I will never let anything bad happen to you..." "Thank you..." she whispered gratefully. When the Goddess finally awakened, she was home within her palace in the Realm of Gods. She sat up slowly in her bed assessing her surroundings. Sunlight shone through the grand windows onto freshly cut flowers on the bedside table. She could hear the song birds serenading the world outside. The air smelled like a mix of vanilla and honey. Nothing was out of place here. She was wearing a light nightgown. She lifted the hem of it so she could take a look at her body. Her light skin was smooth and glowing. There were no injuries at all. For a moment, she wondered if her time on Earth as Queen Chang’er was nothing but a dream. She took a deep breath when she felt something moving under the blanket. Curious, she lifted back the covers and gazed into the face of the little rabbit who had been her companion through it all. The Goddess’s eyes became wet with tears as she lifted the rabbit up onto her lap. She couldn’t believe that the little bunny survived the journey to the Realm of Gods. “Was it you who saved me…?” The rabbit rubbed its furry face against her hands, wiggling her little cotton tail, happy that her master had finally awakened from her long slumber. “You silly one…” The Goddess touched her finger against the rabbit’s nose, which caused it to twitch slightly. “For your kindness,” she said gently, “I will repay you, my little Tuzi.” The Goddess worked her magic and changed Tuzi’s form into a human. Forever her companion and friend. The legend of Chang’er goes, that she became the Moon Goddess in the heavens, accompanied by her loyal white rabbit. Sometimes, if one stares long enough at the Moon, they can see the rabbit shift into a human.

Sebastian is called by many different names: lunatic, madman, crazy, and a monster.  
Pretending to be human is an effortless task; calculating and flirtatious is a mask he carries for centuries, playing with the lives of those around him as if they’re just a game. 
His closed heart never lets anyone in, keeping a distance from anyone except for his annoying family, who live and protect each other. Despite having a dysfunctional, crazy family yet being regarded with suspicion and dread, his heart longs for more.  
On that fateful night, he never thought it was possible for him to have another emotional connection.  
A young, feral boy carrying a hunter-knife is surrounded by blood, snow, and dead wolves in the forest. Why does his youthful body carry a grotesque canvas of scars like they tell a gruesome past? Why do his eyes carry a heavy burden that's too young for a human? Or is he a human in the first place? 
As he gets to know the bratty Atlas, who angers him and challenges him, test him to the limits. If it was anyone else, he would not hesitate sending them to their grave.  Soon, he would learn that Atlas carries a heavy, dark secret, where Sebastian had to look for an answer in Atlas's past and must decide if he's worth protecting.  ***
Flirtatious, heartless, and bored gong/seme/top protagonist x clingly, bratty, and ruthless shou 
Sebastian x Atlas 
Additionally tags: dark, mysterious, BL, age-difference, thriller, psychological, supernatural creatures, slow romance, murder, dub-con, tragic past, comedy, and horror (I don’t own the picture on the cover.)

Astor was the first son of the HighFangs’ Alpha, a young man who was supposed to be the next leader of the pack if fate had not decided to laugh at him On the tragic day he was born, he brought a curse with him, that’s what everyone told him, and that’s why everyone hated him. Growing up he had never felt happiness. The abuse and loneliness made him hate his pack, his own people, but a promise to his mother kept him chained there, unable to be free. “My poor Astor, please help your brother become a good leader. My lovely child, forgive me” she had pleaded before she left him. He would always do as he was told, stay silent, and obey trying to not lose the last bit of family he had, the little purpose in his life until even his own family betrayed him. The brother he had tried so hard to support had thrown him away, leaving him in a place he did not know with a man that scared him, hovering over him like a deadly beast. “I must truly be cursed.” He had cried, wishing for his life to end. “You? Cursed? How can someone as beautiful as you be cursed?” the man told him and from that moment on his whole life changed.

Living a life as a popular girl , daughter of the famous prime minister Sherm Zhang and Doctor Lily Zhang,Nina zha g lives her life as an image of society. Envied by her beauty and intelligence ,her parents were known for their famous deeds and people would say she got them from her parents. Nina had everything,wealth, mansion, expensive clothings,went to the most expensive school in the country and anyone would say she has it all but of course what's desplayed on screen isn't the actual thing in reality. Tired of being forced to be the perfect princess and the strictness of her parents,Nina began to be rebellious. She would sneak out at night just to watch the fulll moon,it always felt peaceful to her whenever she felt down. But tragic things only began at a full moon. she wondered why cause Nina believed in the moon goddess and hoped that her life would get better. Every thing takes a tragic turn,love being a force that lands,and her parents breaking to what she never expected. Conflicts that arise and Nina ,at a full moon,does the unexpected, a lesson that taught everyone the importance of forgiveness.

"Run!" my father exclaimed. Once more, please! I have spent nearly my entire life running. I got really good at it eventually, and it was helpful. Being a werewolf who was unable to shift at the age of twenty made me feel different, and naturally, the rest of my family and the pack shunned me. This seemed to be Luna's fate. With her ‘inabilities’ all around her, Luna was a lone wolf without her usual disposition. At the darkest hour of the night, with the moon in full view, a strange figure hovered over the house and crawled into her room, casting its shadow over her as she slept. It was without form and void. The only distinctive feature was the icy eyes which looked like they contained icebergs. Its presence was so strong as well, the extreme drop in temperature made her wake with a start. The eyes glowed even more as fire danced beneath it's mirth, as it caressed her lips with its fingers while whispering, “The time is now”. With a creepy laugh, it vanished. The voice is deafening, ringing in my ears, voices in my ears for many years but it's worse now. My vision blurred and I could see red eyes flashing through and through. Like a vortex, the voice plunged me into a darkness that was thicker than normal. I shut my eyes in fear of the unknown as I spiralled deeper into the never-ending darkness. I was gone for as long as I was drawn into the darkness. A flash of light sparked in her head so painful it forcefully drew her out of the darkness and caused her to open her eyes. The white light which reflected what seemed like a battle between ice and fire glowered out of them. She looked ethereal yet evil, an angel but had the look of a devil as she made various moves of getting up slowly. She stood by the window as a gush of chilling wind and cold hit the room she was in. She heard a whimper and standing behind her was the biggest, fiercest creature that immediately pounced on her. What happened to Luna? A shift had occurred in the realm. Why her sudden disappearance? ‘The time is now!’ Would she ever be free from the never-ending clutches surrounding her? Mate. Where was he in this whole scenario? Most importantly, who is Luna?

The start of the adventures of a strange Moon in an hostile universe. A Moon that was a vampiric young woman more than willing to kill and grow to secure her own and those around her's ability to thrive in it. Chapters in advance on Patreon and being crossposted on ao3 and in the future on Royal Road. proof of ownership: (https://www.royalroad.com/profile/478453/fictions)

Since his birth, Maung Nyo was forsaken by fortune. His life is marred by bad luck and constant misfortune. Through battles, revelations and relationships, he heeds his life lessons and gradually overcoming his destiny. Rat Boy: Against One's Fate is a story set in the world where supernatural powers are blended between Eastern Cultivation style power with southeast asian Theravadan Buddhist myths. The story follows Maung Nyo through various stages of his life, filled with action, adventure and the relentess pursuit of a better future.

In a world created by a long-dead deity, those who are erased from existence are condemned to spend eternity in a forsaken realm. Malphas, a frail and forgotten boy, has lived his life in this desolate prison. Fueled by a promise to a mother-like figure who cared for him in the darkness, he uses his latent abilities to escape, emerging in a new world with a mysterious power known as "The X-Factor." Armed with this new ability, Malphas swears vengeance on the deities responsible for creating the nightmarish realm he once called home. His goal is simple: to destroy the gods who condemned his soul to an eternity of suffering. But as he embarks on his journey of revenge, he encounters people who challenge his views and his motivations. As Malphas begins to form new bonds and see the world through different eyes, he grapples with the path he has chosen. Will his thirst for revenge consume him, or will the connections he forms reshape his none existed destiny?

*Slow Burn Paranormal Fantasy Romance!* Sylvia swore her wolf would stay asleep for her lifetime, a fate she knew she had to endure. She took precautions to keep it that way and avoid the consequences that would occur if it woke up. It was a secret she was forced to keep and her wolf would pay that price. Precaution number one, avoid male wolves and stay clear of events that are likely to include them. However, when her boss offers her double pay to fill in for a sick co-worker she could hardly turn it down. So she was on her way to the event she had always requested off, the Werewolf leader meeting for the North. She had a plan though, keep her head down and eyes off of any others. Silas was ready to give up on a fated mate and find his pack a Luna. They were restless and his wolf was getting harder to control. He is the Alpha of the Shadow Moon pack and while his wolf encouraged him to keep waiting, he wasn't so sure anymore. His Beta was in the same situation. Sinlan had hope still, he'd find his mate when the time was right. He encouraged his Alpha to keep his eyes open at the meeting. Many local packs would allow single wolves to go just in search of their mate. He wouldn't let his best friend give up. He'd help him find his mate as well. Then their pack would finally be complete. With the Luna it deserved. *This novel has a switching POV. There are Male and Female Lead moments!*

Woke up in some frozen hellscape today. Funny thing is, I'm stuck in a kid's body of all things. One good eye, one empty socket, and a voice in my head that won't stop talking. Yeah, you heard that right. The snow's everywhere. White as far as I can see, except for these footprints cutting through it all. Someone—or something—left them here. And since I'm not too keen on becoming another frozen corpse in this wasteland, guess I'm following them. Not the smartest plan, maybe. But when you're alone in a dead world with nothing but a mouthy ghost for company, you take what you can get.

There just so happens to be a big dark house owned by two young teens, Katrina and Sarah, which was found out just when Halloween is around the corner. When the party goers plan a Halloween party, something seems to catch their eye and rumors start to catch their ears. The sisters find out more about their family and a little more about the area they live in. Not only were there unnatural creatures living in the woods that surround them, but the sisters have to learn their culture to protect themselves. Who can they believe? What can they believe? Or will they believe at all? ------------------------------------ You are playing as Sarah, a 14-year-old girl. Read very closely at the hints and surroundings your player takes. Choose a choice, and make sure it's the best one, because one small bad move and your character is dead. Be careful, and most importantly, have fun!

EXCERPT: A letter to Moon Moriarty… "Just like the kingdom where I was given another life, you came and gave me another ray of hope. If you are reading this letter, then I must be long gone from this world, but I want you to know I am still with you. I left a flower in your hands. Please water it and help it grow and spring out in a beautiful way. I hope you will be reminded of me whenever you see her. I want you to train her not in the way we know of, but in the way we would have wanted to live. Help her live a royal life but do not involve her in royalty, for there lies the evil things we may never know of. I know you went to create a world we could live in peacefully and in love, and now, our daughter will be the one to enjoy most of it. Also, I would love if you can take a trip to where we first met. There, I will be waiting for you. In my next life, I will choose you all over again and by then, I hope we meet in different circumstances. I love you. Till we meet again." __Genevieve This is a heart-wrenching tale of sacrifice, resilience and bittersweet romance. This is my WSA 2024 Entry. Support this book with your votes, reviews and comments.

Haven Calderon’s world shattered the night she came face to face with a creature she never thought could exist—a werewolf with the same hazel eyes as her lost love, Evan Graham. On the anniversary of Evan’s tragic death, she returns to Westfall, Colorado, the isolated mountain town where her life was torn apart. Unbeknownst to her, Westfall harbors an ancient, fiercely guarded secret: a ritual bound to the full moon that seals the town’s borders against all outsiders, warning visitors to vanish before dusk. But when dawn arrives after her chilling encounter, Haven is faced with an unthinkable truth—her fiancé might still be out there, alive but changed, his only tether to the past being her name on his lips. And as if fate weren’t tangled enough, a darkly alluring stranger appears, claiming her as his own in a way that defies reason.

In a world where the ruins of ancient cities whisper secrets of power and forgotten glory, young Leon O’Brian stands on the sidelines, Born into a renowned clan but devoid of Kin abilities, he’s been branded a failure as he yearn for the strength to rewrite his destiny. In a moment of desperation, Leon makes a risky choice, use a mysterious serum that promises to unlock the latent powers he’s always craved. But instead of simply gaining typical Kin abilities, he awakens a long-dormant force tied to the Moon—an ancient power that could change everything. Now, with newfound abilities and a past shrouded in mystery, Leon must navigate a treacherous landscape filled with enemies and hidden truths about his mother claimed death . It’s as if he’s stumbled into an intricate maze, each turn revealing more about his heritage and the dark legacy of the Moon's Howls Clan.

Set in a world where werewolves and other mystical creatures hide in plain sight, the story follows Seren, a rare and powerful werewolf who survives a massacre that wipes out her entire pack. Left with no memory of the incident but haunted by visions, Seren embarks on a dangerous journey to uncover the truth behind her pack’s slaughter and the dark secret that links her bloodline to an ancient prophecy. As Seren discovers the true depth of her abilities and the dark forces that hunt her, she must grapple with her growing feelings for Caden and decide whether to seek vengeance or protect the future.

The story of an Indian courtesan from Hyderabad who defied societal expectations, and grew from the daughter of a favored courtesan to an Omarah (The highest nobility) skilled in combat and literature. Her writings and poetry, forever cherished; Her love story, eternal. Nisha, of the moon.

In a big American city, under the radiant light of a full moon, an inseparable bond between a werewolf and a human girl forms. In a big American city located in New York, Alexander, a quiet young man with a deep secret, and Alina, a tough woman who is fighting alone in the big city because her family has died, are brought together by fate when Alexander Justin Smith's wolf powersopens on full moon.Alexander Justin Smith is a wolf king with a heavy burden as a leader to carry. Alina is a human girl who is very strong and tough and wise. However, when Alexander realized that the human girl was his partner, Alexander's attitude changed and became more attached to Alina They must decide between their obligations and the love they feel for each other. Can they find a way to unite their two different worlds and fight the lurking threat, or will their fates be at odds?

Juno, Helga, and Gudrun—three indivisible sisters, bound not as it were by their friendly ties but by a dim bequest covered up in their bloodline. As beneficiaries to the eldest werewolf pack in presence, they are unconscious of the peril that lies ahead in both adore and predetermination. Each sister has her heart captured by a strange wolf, a rebel who goes by diverse names and personas. Small do they know, they are all falling for the same man—Titus, a puzzling and effective solitary wolf with insider facts darker than the shadows that encompass him. As Juno, the red-hot defender, meets him beneath the blood moon, he calls himself Titus. For Helga, the clever strategist, he’s a charming warrior named Kael, whereas for Gudrun, the kind-hearted healer, he’s Lukas, a soft-spoken wanderer. But Titus’ genuine personality isn’t the as it were deception—he harbours a covered-up plan, one that may lead to the unravelling of the sisters' bond and the fate of their pack. When the sisters begin piecing together the lies, their world is tossed into chaos. Loyalties are tried, hearts are smashed, and the old revile tied to their ancestry is stirred. With adversaries closing in, the sisters must stand up to their darkest fears, unwind their destinies, and choose whether to battle for cherish or for survival. Can they reveal the truth some time recently their pack's annihilation is fixed? Or will Titus’ be selling out tear them apart?

Kurose Ren got into a car accident in was in a comma for 25 years. After he was abandoned when his mom call him a disgraced, in let him to died he was reincarnated into a medieval world where martial arts, sects leader, in magic coexist. He was Reborn with a new body of a 18 year old, of a Eclispe Moonlight Sect known to be a myth in unparalleled strength. He wants to live in peace, but gets in unfortunate situations, in has to fight, he also do mission secretly, after all he has to find a girl who truly loves him and protect her.

Luciano Deregardo has lived his whole life thinking he is normal, when after his eighteenth he begins to undergo changes, how will he react to knowing he has always been part of a world he thought was dimensions away? Lunaelliape comes across a werewolf boy who is unaware of what he is. how will she handle things when his true identity is revealed and they are thrown into a whole bunch of chaos? Dexter Vinage, the quiet and talented guy who is the adopted son of the chief of the NonSuPernatural organisation, finds out he is what he has been taught to hate. what will he do to find his actual home? Reena Switch is once more teoubled by her delinquent and mischievous mother. how will she help her friends and herself when faced with a direct verdict from the mother spirit? A bunch of questions about some people that can only be answered through one story, the story of the oçurences after that one Night Of A Full Moon.