In the year 580 YLE... The planet Arilia was governed within the iron grip of the World Order. 'Moon-touched ' activity had become rampant on a global scale- where various factions desperately attempted to overthrow the authority of the World Order. In response... they devised a plan to breed their own loyal agents to fight against the increasingly opposition. The World Order adopted two new sanctions: Sanction #6- which involved recruiting and training bounty hunters to locate and observe rogue - moon-touched uprisings; and Sanction #7, which brought in a team of highly trained enforcers called Project Alpharius--or Team S7-Alpha, to eradicate any threats. Seven infants were chosen for their exceptional moon-touched abilities and are taken to a breeding facility for specialized training and technological enhancements. Fast forward 16 years later, and S7: Project Alpharius was now a living nightmare for the opposing forces of the order. Dylan and Kristen, two members of the team- had formed a forbidden love-- causing friction within the World Order ranks. When Kristen is brutally murdered by the order, Dylan turns his back on them and leads most of his teammates away from the organization; leaving the Order without their most powerful weapon. But now... after eight long years-- they have finally located Dylan and his team and are determined to lay claim on what once belonged to them. In "Moon-Touched: Dark Moon Rising," the story follows Dylan, who strives for a peaceful life after leaving Project Alpharius. He is now living under the radar with his fellow teammates, trying to avoid detection by the World Order. But their peace is shattered when Dylan's best friend Alexa is abducted, and discover that the World Order has found them. A dangerous game of cat-and-mouse ensues as Dylan and his team try to rescue her from the World Order's grasp. As the conflict rises, Dylan and his team are forced to confront their past and come to terms with their inner demons. They must rely on their unique abilities to survive and protect each other. Along the way, they encounter other 'Gifted Ones' who have suffered at the hands of the World Order and seek vengeance. The story reaches its climax when Dylan and his team face off against their creators in a final showdown. The twists and turns of the plot will keep readers on the edge of their seats as they discover the true motivations behind the World Order's actions-- and the reasons why Dylan and his team were so pivotal to their success.