The Blood Moon's Bride

Chapter 1 The village of Raven's End had always been a quiet and peaceful place, nestled in a valley surrounded by thick forests. But on the night of the blood moon, everything changed. It was said that on this night, the veil between the living and the dead was at its thinnest, and the creatures that lurked in the shadows were free to roam the earth. Emily had always been fascinated by the legends of the blood moon. As a child, she would stare up at the night sky, wondering what mysteries lay beyond. Now, as a young woman, she was about to discover the truth. She was walking home from her job at the local inn when she heard a rustling in the bushes. She quickened her pace, her heart pounding in her chest. Suddenly, a figure stepped out from the trees. It was a man, tall and dark, with piercing green eyes. Emily couldn't help but stare at him, captivated by his otherworldly beauty. "Who are you?" she asked, trying to keep her voice steady. The man didn't answer. Instead, he reached out and took her hand, pulling her towards him. Emily felt a surge of fear and excitement coursing through her veins as he leaned in and whispered in her ear. "You are the one I have been waiting for. You will be my bride, and together we will rule the night."