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ARC Team Submission Form

Once Upon a Blackened Dream

is a

Dark Gothic Fantasy Romance.

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She has always been a lost soul.

He has always been a guardian.

Together, love could be their only salvation... or their ruin.


This story does not have a release date but is expected to hit the shelves mid 2026


This dark love standalone fairytale boasts;


  • FERAL Yearning

  • An 800 Year Old Raven Shapeshifter Who Burns The World For Her

  • A Virgin Mortal Girl Who Walks Into Danger And Teaches It To Fear Her

  • Gothic Castles & World Rot

  • Touch Her & Die (but make it unhinged)

  • Loosely Retold & Inspired By Beauty & The Beast x Alice in Wonderland x Cinderella x Snow White x Peter Pan & Swan Princess

  • A Heartwarming HEA


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It contains an array of content warnings such as but not limited to;


  • Domestic violence (early on, does not continue throughout the story)

  • Physical assault

  • Emotional abuse

  • Power imbalance

  • On page non-penile rape (potentially removing this element, I will keep readers informed)

  • Humiliation

  • Praise

  • Feather Play

  • Orgasm control

  • Horror elements

  • Death

  • Self loathing/body image issues

  • Horrific supernatural creatures

  • + more


A full list of warnings will be given to readers prior to sending the eARC.

Should it not be the right book for you, please do not attempt to read the story. Your mental health matters, and as always is a priority to Layla over anything else.


Add Once Upon a Blackened Dream to your Goodreads TBR: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/249727100-once-upon-a-blackened-dream?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=MqpZNcPuZM&rank=1


Pre-Order it for 99¢: www.amazon.com/Once-Upon-Blackened-Dream-Fantasy-ebook/dp/B0GSMLXGH8

Have you read the content warnings above?

(note: please copy the link from Amazon website not the app. Non working links will not be considered)

PLEASE NOTE:

  • All applicants will be considered for this eARC if you are not a bot or pirate

  • You do not have to have ARC read before or have multiple followers to be considered

  • Physical ARC opportunities will be offered sparingly (globally) the closer we get to release day. Priority will be given to those with difficulties with electronic reads

  • All approved readers will be offered to join the ARC Team Facebook Group for graphics, giveaways, teasers + more

  • You will be notified if you have been approved or declined via email

By submitting this form you agree to Layla Moon's Anti-piracy oath: 


As an independent author trying to make a living telling stories, piracy can really hurt, and books will cease to exist. Please respect her copyright by not sharing, copying, or in any way using this file in a manner not intended. 


Any questions please contact Layla at hello@laylamoon.com.au

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