A Bedtime Story

(Beauty Meets the Beast)

by L.C. Moon

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Book 1 of Fairy Tales From the Underworld

Pub Date Feb 10 2025 | Archive Date Mar 15 2026

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Erotica | General Fiction (Adult) | Literary Fiction

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Description

A traumance. A tragedy. A love story.

Fairy tales weren't always about finding true love with Prince Charming. Once upon a time, they were dark stories about innocence lost, seeking through veiled attempts to make sense of life's unfathomable hardships. Unfit parents turned to evil stepmothers, kindly neighbors became fairy godmothers, while alluring but dangerous men were presented under the guise of the Big Bad Wolf. Through their trials, the heroes were forever changed. For better or worse.

It is a tale as old as time. Good girl meets bad boy; the pure faces the corrupt. Loosely inspired by classic tropes, Fairy Tales From the Underworld breathes new life into age-old motifs, casting them against the backdrop of modern times. Beasts and monsters no longer lurk in shadows but now inhabit our protagonists, who are plagued by the ceaseless whispers of their inner demons.

A Bedtime Story is not a romance, but a raw erotic tale chronicling the twisted love affair between two profoundly broken souls: the child of the moon and the child of the underworld. Their paths were never meant to cross… And yet, by a twist of fate, Beauty meets the Beast, plunging into a world of lies, deceit and debauchery, where her only salvation lies in the hands of her captor.

As Part I of the Fairy Tales From the Underworld saga, this first installment delves deeply into the psyche of its characters, offering a poignant exploration of the relentless pull between torment and passion in the aftermath of trauma.

(Please note, this book contains graphic sexual content and deals with heavy subject matter, suitable for readers 18+.)

Original instrumental soundtrack by Lana Chacra.

A traumance. A tragedy. A love story.

Fairy tales weren't always about finding true love with Prince Charming. Once upon a time, they were dark stories about innocence lost, seeking through veiled...

A Note From the Publisher

Trigger sensitive readers, beware.

A Bedtime Story is not meant to be read as a romance, even a dark one. It is a psychologically driven exploration of an unhealthy dynamic and bond born of trauma.

Please note that as part I of the Fairy Tales From the Underworld series, A Bedtime Story ends on a cliffhanger. Part II is expected to become available on NetGalley by October 31, 2025.

Trigger sensitive readers, beware.

A Bedtime Story is not meant to be read as a romance, even a dark one. It is a psychologically driven exploration of an unhealthy dynamic and bond born of trauma.
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A Note From the Publisher

Trigger sensitive readers, beware.

A Bedtime Story is not meant to be read as a romance, even a dark one. It is a psychologically driven exploration of an unhealthy dynamic and bond born of trauma.

Please note that as part I of the Fairy Tales From the Underworld series, A Bedtime Story ends on a cliffhanger. Part II is expected to become available on NetGalley by October 31, 2025.

Advance Praise

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"This is not a romance to escape into, but a dark mirror held up to fairy tales and erotic fantasy. If you want your Beauty and the Beast with sharp teeth and raw desire, FTFTU delivers." @thisreadergirl

"The writing is lush, seductive, and full of tension, making it impossible to look away." @mrs.stormblessed

"if you’re open to a dark, psychologically driven story that pushes boundaries and lingers long after you’ve finished, then this one will hit." @readwithinsoul

"It’s an erotic fever dream, equal parts tragic and intoxicating. Think fairy tale with teeth. 🩸 I found myself torn between “Nope, too dark 😳” and “Wait, I need more 👀.”" @nessas_book_reviews

"If it makes sense, I felt like this book devoured me, instead of the other way round" @onemorechap

"If you love morally gray characters and stories that dance on the edge of beauty and destruction, this one belongs on your shelf." @whatsenalireads

"If you like your fairytales twisted, messy, and heartbreakingly human—this one’s for you! A Bedtime Story will wreck you in the best way" @savor.your.reads

"It’s a story of obsession, darkness, and survival that makes you pause and reflect while still keeping you turning the pages. 🌒 Gripping and immersive, A Bedtime Story was a page-turner for me."
@anjiscape

"It's a brutal exploration of desire, dependency, and the ache of brokenness. Their connection is forbidden, destructive, and yet it becomes the only light they can reach for in a world that refuses to grant them peace." @readsandmusic

"dark, twisted, and totally addictive! this book was not what i expected.. and i mean that in a good way. A Bedtime Story is a raw, erotic tale that dives deep into the messy, magnetic connection between two profoundly broken souls" @bookish.ez

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