Every fifty years, the Lake of the Moonfield demands a bride — a sacrifice to the ancient water dragon god who dwells beneath its surface. When Aika, a humble handmaiden known for her quiet beauty and gentle spirit, is chosen, she expects death. Instead, she finds a divine world of wonder... and a god with sorrow in his eyes.
Ryushin, the Water Dragon, never wished for another offering. But in Aika's presence, centuries of solitude melt into love. Against the will of fate, they plan to marry not as god and sacrifice, but as soulmates.
Yet their love stirs jealousy in a bitter man who cannot bear to be forgotten. One act of betrayal shatters their world, plunging the dragon god into a storm of vengeance that echoes through time.
Centuries later, in modern Tokyo, Arisa Takamine dreams of a lake she’s never seen, a palace beneath the water, and a silver-haired man calling her name. When the past and present collide, a love once lost is given one final chance to defy fate.
A sweeping tale of love, sacrifice, and reincarnation, The Dragon Bride of the Moonlit Lakeis a hauntingly romantic journey that spans lifetimes — and proves that true love never dies.
Serena Sherran, a dedicated doctor, lost her husband, Leo Martin, to a mysterious case after the birth of their son, leaving her to raise him alone. When her son is diagnosed with the same heart condition as Leo, Serena makes a life altering decision: to leave behind the UK, and all the memories it holds, and move to China in search of a medical breakthrough. Five years later, a man named Jay Carson appears in her life-bearing an uncanny resemblance to her late husband, adding an unexpected twist to her journey.
(Really. A cliche.)
Amelia’s grandmother always have had it out for her, as long as the girl could remember, her grandmother never really liked her, or at least, she didn’t show it well. Out of the 40 grandchildren she had, Amelia was pushed the hardest, had all of the expectations laid on her and was always the one getting picked on and called out.
When her grandmother dies, every child and grandchild had their share of the will, yet Amelia’s the only that came with a requirement. She must be married. Easier said than done. Despite not having a relationship with her grandmother, Amelia was left her movie production building, her famous mansion and 2/4 of her cars, all of the fancy things that got her to where she was, was left to Amelia.
Who would turn that down.
But How?
How is she going to find someone to marry under such fast circumstances.
"Ring! Ring!""I'm coming!" Who is here at this hour?He pondered. He got out of bed at 9 PM and walked over to the doorbell camera. "What?" On the other side was a beautiful Japanese woman.She had beautiful white skin, with beautiful black eyes and beautiful black hair with red stripes on both sides of her head. She looked so serious, yet she had such a blissful and excited aura of hers. She stood almost as if all of her gears in a machine were running all at once trying not to go too fast and fly out.As he opened the door, she outstretched her hand through the small slit in between the door and the door frame.As the door opened fully, she held out her hand expecting a handshake and said,"こんにちは。" (Hello.)"What!?"He was so confused, and his brain was as empty as his stomach. Just as he attempted to outstretch his arm, he slightly tilted forwards before falling backwards and passing out in front of this random Japanese woman."はぁ?!" (Huh?!)She said before she rushed to his side and caught him before his head smashed against the wooden floor.________________________________________________________________________「リン!リン!」
"I'm coming!" (今行くよ!)こんな時間に誰だろう?彼は考えた。午後9時にベッドから起きて、玄関のドアベルカメラのところへ向かった。
"What?" (えっ?) 反対側には、美しい日本人女性が立っていた。
彼女は美しい白い肌をしており、美しい黒い瞳と、頭の両側に赤いラインが入った美しい黒髪を持っていた。とても真剣な表情をしていたが、どこか幸せでワクワクしたオーラを放っていた。まるで、すべての歯車が同時に動きながらも、暴走しないように必死で制御されているかのように立っていた。
彼がドアを開けると、彼女はドアと枠の隙間から手を差し出してきた。
ドアが完全に開くと、彼女は握手を求めるように手を差し出しながら言った。
「こんにちは。」
"What!?"(えっ!?)
彼はとても混乱し、頭の中は空っぽ、まるで空腹の胃のようだった。手を差し出そうとしたその瞬間、体が少し前に傾き、そのまま後ろへ倒れて気を失ってしまった。目の前の見知らぬ日本人女性の前で。
「はぁ?!」彼女は叫んで、すぐに彼の元へ駆け寄り、彼の頭が木の床に打ちつけられる前に抱きとめた。
During her morning rounds deep within an ever-shifting forest home, a fox herbalist by the name of Liora finds a stranger, wounded and unconscious. A deer with strikingly silver fur. Against her better judgment, she brings the outsider into her home to rest and heal. The fox continues to watch over her new house guest, awaiting the moment she wakes up.
This story has anthropomorphic (furry) animal characters, roots in fantasy, romance, and mythology, and sapphic themes. It will contain sensitive content and uncomfortable scenes that may be triggering to some readers. Continue at your own discretion.