Broken Moonlantern Novels & Stories

“You’ll do great, sweetheart. You’re going to make me so proud.” Kayla beamed. “I know, Mama! And you’re going to be the best Luna ever!” Meanwhile, Damien was fully occupied with ensuring that every detail of the day was flawless. He double-checked security measures, leaving no room for error. He had personally walked the perimeter of the field, making sure everything was secure. At the same time, he oversaw last-minute decorations, carefully chosen to honor the Moon Goddess. He had arranged for delicate silver lanterns to hang from nearby trees, casting a gentle, ethereal light across the ceremony grounds. The field was dressed in soft shades of silver, blue, and deep indigo, representing

It was, simply, a demolition. We slipped into the damp, lightless tunnels beneath the estate. The smell of rot and old iron was suffocating, but I pushed through, my hand resting on the hilt of my blade. The Moonveil power was humming in my blood, a steady, rhythmic thrum that pulsed against the stone walls as we passed. When we breached the grate into the armory, it was deathly quiet. The room was exactly as I had left it—the workbench shattered, the floor stained with the remnants of my first confrontation with Lucian.

She winced but didn't pull away as she stared at me with big scared eyes while I held her tightly and rubbed soothing circles on her back Imani rushed into the room, her eyes wide with horror as she saw Lila's hand, which was red and blistered from the fire. I was applying a thick, gooey lotion to her burn, trying to soothe the pain. The lotion had a strong, medicinal smell, with hints of lavender and aloe vera. It was cool to the touch, providing instant relief to Lila's hand.

"Don't remind me, yesterday was the first time I saw you in control. Your wolf didn't want to kill him" "Ivan is my childhood friend, I won't kill him. I was just mad" Skylar mumbled. Shailyn poked her arm. "Why are you rouse, pup?" "Do you know what a blue moon is?" She consulted, staring at Shailyn, watched as the fairy nodded. "A red moon represent the rise and fall of the Lycan Alpha King, a blue moon represent the rise of the King's Queen, Luna of all magical creatures" Skylar fluttered her eyes, frowning in complication. "I don't get it"

Kaynon muttered as Ciaran lifted a vital off a shelf. "Well they won't be needing it anymore now will they. I think we may be able to use this to our advantage in the future though." Ciaran said, holding out what he had picked up, 'cherry bomb' with a caption, 'quickly eliminate your foes in a fiery blaze'. "Maybe. We could set up some traps around the perimeter after the females get here with a few of these. We're sure to hear the blast from any one of these." Kaynon said looking back up at the wall as Ciaran replaced the vial of red liquid.

When everyone was ready, Jennifer lit one candle, and the flame traveled around the Pack, each person lighting their candle from the last as we stood at the edge of the stone circle. Since the moon wasn’t out, Adan stepped out of the Standing Stones and lifted his arms to the sky. “Oh, Great Moon Goddess, let your light guide the way for our fallen warriors as you lead them to the Hereafter to join our forefathers in the Happy Hunting Grounds.” Adan lifted a torch made of rags dipped in kerosine wrapped around the end of a thick stick. He held it toward Mason, and he lit it. The torch blazed, piercing the darkness of the night. Then he walked over to the wrapped bodies and lit each one.

The cool air burned against my skin, but I kept going. I have to save Ronan. I owe him that much. --- The air grew thinner as I climbed the jagged slope, rocks biting into my palms. Somewhere at the peak, it was said a rare flower bloomed only under moonlight. Lunaris Noctis, the Moonshade Lotus. A flower born from sorrow, thriving only where the living dared not tread. It was the only thing powerful enough to anchor a soul between life and death. I reached the summit, chest burning, lungs aching. The hilltop shimmered under the light of the full moon and there it was.

she said, her voice quieter than before. Laurel rose to her feet, but her panic didn’t subside. “The marks,” she said, holding out her wrist. “They’re still there. They’re supposed to disappear. The Moon Goddess is supposed to bless us.” “Laurel,” I began, but she cut me off, shaking her head. “No,” she said sharply. “The pack can’t celebrate without her blessing. You know that.” Lenore’s expression softened, but there was a sadness in her eyes that I didn’t like. Taking Laurel’s hands in hers, she spoke gently, “The Moon Goddess has refused to bless this union.”

KAL’S POV Love…. Such a Small word yet could mean so much, the emotion could burn you from inside out and make you feel things you never have, I thought my heart had closed forever, never loving again after my parents had passed, to me the moon goddess was an enemy, who only took people who were dear to me It pissed me off when I remembered my mother always hoping the moon goddess would bring me a mate when they are no more, that she did not want me to be alone, I paid no mind to her, after all, she hoped for she passed away after that

The light between them dimmed. “Lucien…” Her voice was a whisper. “Don’t blame yourself.” He shook his head violently. “You don’t get to say goodbye.” Her lips curved faintly. “It’s not goodbye.” The mark flared once—bright enough to paint the ruins in silver. And then, as her breath left her, the light withdrew into the air, spiraling upward like smoke. The moon above caught it, bent it, and sent it back down in a single narrow beam that fell across her face.