The Moon’s Shadow by lemonfea

After turning 18, Elara Moonrose begins experiencing strange and unsettling events. Every full moon, she loses control of herself, awakening at an old grave on the edge of a forest with no memory of how she got there. Her family and the villagers are unaware of her nighttime wanderings, leaving Elara to unravel the mystery on her own.

As she delves into the village’s history, Elara discovers that her family is tied to an ancient curse dating back centuries. She is a descendant of Lira, a powerful witch betrayed by her own sister, who cursed Lira’s bloodline to lose control during the full moon. Each generation is drawn to the same old grave—Lira’s final resting place.

When a mysterious stranger named Damien offers to help her, Elara feels hopeful, but soon discovers that he has hidden motives. Damien is a descendant of Lira’s treacherous sister, and his goal is to ensure the curse remains unbroken. As Elara’s blackouts worsen and her visions grow darker, she begins to fear that she may be harming others during her lost nights.

With the help of an ancient spellbook, Elara discovers a way to break the curse, but the cost is high—she must sacrifice her connection to Lira’s magic, risking the loss of her memories and identity. Meanwhile, Damien’s true aim is revealed: Lira isn’t dead but trapped within the grave, waiting for Elara to release her and her powers. If freed, Lira’s powers could either save or destroy everything Elara knows.

As the full moon rises once more, Elara must confront Damien and make an impossible choice—break the curse and lose herself forever or leave Lira trapped, continuing the cycle of darkness. In the climactic battle, Elara's decision will shape the fate of her family and the village, but it may come at the ultimate price.