I SWALLOWED THE MOON Paperback

In a world where extraordinary abilities are whispered about but rarely seen, a young woman named Elara lives a quiet, unremarkable life in a secluded village nestled beside the Whispering Woods. But Elara harbors a secret, a strange and wondrous connection to the celestial sphere: on nights of the full moon, she feels an inexplicable pull, a yearning that culminates in a bizarre and terrifying event – she literally swallows the moon. Each lunar cycle brings a period of profound transformation and unsettling dreams, followed by the moon's eventual reappearance in the sky, leaving Elara with fragmented memories and a growing sense of isolation. Feared and misunderstood by her community, she grapples with the burden of her unique and dangerous gift. Driven by a desperate need for answers, Elara embarks on a perilous journey beyond the familiar boundaries of her village. She seeks others who might understand her strange affliction, venturing into a world teeming with both wonder and peril. Along the way, she encounters enigmatic travelers, ancient lore, and whispers of a hidden history that might hold the key to her lunar link. 1