Content Warning: This story contains offensive language, cursing, vulgarity, and scenes of brutality and mature acts. Reader discretion is advised.

In a world where reality blurs at the edges, Rohan finds himself bound to the enigmatic moon goddess, Manat. With whispers of destiny guiding his steps, he embarks on an extraordinary journey through realms unknown. Alongside his loyal companion, V, Rohan delves into a landscape of secrets and intrigue, where the lines between light and shadow blur.

As he uncovers hidden truths and confronts formidable challenges, Rohan grapples with the mysteries of his connection to the celestial realm. In a quest for answers, he navigates a modern labyrinth of intrigue and danger, where every step brings him closer to uncovering the truth behind the lunar nexus.

A land, split equally in half, is ruled by two children.

The child of the light harnesses the sun and all the creatures belonging to it.

The child of the dark dwells in the moonlight and gives life to night.

When the Moon and Sun's sides bleed into each other, hybrids are formed belonging of dark and light.

How can both children see past thier differences and learn to co-exist?

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This is a contest entry that has been lengthened to be sent to a collaboration for my publisher.

See 'My gift to you (the moon is a thief contest)' in my 'Collaborations' work for the original entry here.

This had been edited out of Penana.

The sunlight burns hot around you and you almost don't see it, the heat of July dripping down in a sour-sickly, watery-sticky concoction.

A collection of poems about the sky and her beauty.

Take off your sunglasses 

The light is fine

There is no  reason to fret, no reason to hide

It is blinding to some, but to others like me

The light is a beckon for all to see