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Please note: This Substack, as of January 12th, 2026, has transitioned from The Violent Sun โ๏ธ๐ฅ serialized fiction and into๐Little Broken Moons๐novelettes (4,000+ word short stories) and poems due to The Violent Sunโ๏ธ๐ฅ being adapted into my debut fantasy novel! ๐ So please enjoy the posted and upcoming short stories below and do not be confused by the comments that are left. Those are from The Violent Sunโ๏ธ๐ฅ (whose first chapter is still available below for you to read!). Thank you so much for your support and, as always, I am beyond happy that you are here. ๐
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Hell my love, welcome to the delicately shattered and whimsical world of ๐Little Broken Moons๐.
Get comfy, grab a blanket, maybe some tea, and dive into the many worlds of fantastical thinking and feeling and remember, as always, to be gentle with yourself. We are all in a state of miraculous being.
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๐Little Broken Moons๐ is a space dedicated to emotionally raw, imaginative, and heartfelt novelettes and intimately woven poems all written by me, Toiโya (pronounced too-ee-ya) while I continue to pursue my career as a multi-hyphenated artist whilst writing my debut fantasy novel, The Violent Sunโ๏ธ๐ฅ
So dive in below and get engrossed in imaginative worlds inspired by my ever evolving humanity as a Black American Woman and the various tv and films that have inspired me.
All creative work is magic and all creative magic wants, is to be released.
This is my space, my little black hole in the internet, where I say come in, get lost, and be free.
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Please note that due to my work existing as a space for me to unravel trauma and find healing in the stories I create, every piece is unapologetic in its approach and authenticity. So please be advised and heed all trigger warnings if need be. Trigger warnings for each piece can be found at the top of each work but the most common ones include but are not limited to: SA, self harm, su*cide, physical and mental ab*se, war, k*lling, d*ath, violence, smoking, drinking, drugs.
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Below you will find a list of posted works and their links. Please use this list to maneuver through the Substack for easier access to each work. ๐ As new works are created, this page will be updated.
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Thank you again for being here. I cannot express enough what if feels like to have readers such as you supporting my work. It means the world. Above and beyond.
And always remember that you are loved.
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Little Broken Moons List
Little Broken Moon #1: The Violent Sun โ๏ธ๐ฅ (novelette)
Little Broken Moon #2: The Rite of Kings โ๏ธ (novelette)
Little Broken Moon #3: The Duality of a Society ๐ (novelette)
Little Broken Moon #4: Violent Leaves on a Weathered Wind ๐ (long form poem)
Little Broken Moon #5 posts Tuesday, May 5th, 12noon PST
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Posting Schedule:
Novelettes: I post a new novelette (aka long form short story) every 5th of the month at 12noon PST. Doing this allows me space to work on my debut novel whilst also having enough space and time to create something beautiful for you all. ๐
Poems: Long form poems will post throughout the month whenever inspiration hits. But if you get antsy, just check out my notes! I always post little poems there. (And if you like any of them, please remember to share! ๐
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ยฉ๏ธ 2025 Toiโya Leatherwood


Thank you so much! Very helpful
This is a great idea. Iโm going to be posting my own serial next week, and it will be a good way to start it (rather than having to backtrack later). I wish you luckโyouโre off to a great start, from what Iโve read so far. Keep the faith. โบ๏ธ