Moonbrew Zines

CTRL + ZineStatus: Creation Phase
A new zine about being an artist… and falling apart creatively (with love)✨ Do you:
❏ Burn out constantly?
❏ Feel like you're drawing with your last braincell?
❏ Want to scream when someone says “is this AI?”
❏ Keep creating anyway because art is your lifeline?Then this zine is for you.We're putting together CTRL+Zine — a pay-what-you-want, open-source digital zine about the real struggles of making art.
Think:
💔 stories of artblock and impostor syndrome
🎨 comics, essays, and drawings about the artist experience
🛠️ tutorials for the mentally cooked
🧷 vent art, advice, messy inspiration dumps
📦 optional merch

• Learn more!

The Honmoon Oracle
Status: Creation Phase
The Hoonmoon Oracle is a small, community-driven fan project where artists come together to create a tarot deck inspired by KDH.
This is a casual, open-to-all project; you don’t need prior merch experience to join. Everyone is welcome to apply and contribute!How It Works
- Artists apply for a card slot.
- Each participant designs one or more cards featuring their chosen KDH character, moment, or theme.
- The project will stay open until all cards are claimed and completed.
There is no strict deadline for applications — once the deck is full, the lineup will close.Applications are closed!
We have had incredible resonance with a lot of amazing Artists! We will now continue working on this Project, so we can make it real as soon as possible!

• Learn more!

Mystic Memories
Status: Interest Check & Mod Applications open!
Mystic Memories is a fan-made, non-profit fanzine created to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Mystic Messenger on July 8th, 2026.
This project brings together artists and writers from across the fandom to create a collection of nostalgic works inspired by the characters, stories, and unforgettable moments of Mystic Messenger. Our goal is to honor the past 10 years of joy, heartache, and laughter the game has given us — and to reunite fans in one final “chatroom.”
Depending on community interest, the zine will be released in both digital and physical formats, with possible anniversary-themed merchandise included.
All proceeds will go to charities chosen by interest check!, making this a celebration that gives back. 💌
Join us as we relive the routes, unlock new memories, and come together once more for Mystic Messenger’s milestone anniversary.

• Learn more!

CTRL + ZineInterest Check: August 1st, 2025
Mod Application: August 14th - open
Contributor Applications: September 1st - 14th, 2025
Contributor Apps Results: Sept 21st, 2025
Pitch Week: October 1st - 14th, 2025
Pitch Approvals: October 14th - 21st, 2025
Check-In 1: November 30th, 2025
Check-In 2: December 31st, 2025
Check-In 3: January 31st, 2026
Final Submissions: February 28th, 2026
Preorders!: April 1st - 30th, 2026

Honmoon OracleOpened: August 22nd, 2025
Creation Period: until Dember 31st, 2025
Pre-orders: TBA

Mystic MemoriesInterest Check: October 1st, 2025 - open
Mod Application: October 1st - 14th, 2025 - open
Contributor Applications: November 1st - 30th, 2025
Contributor Apps Results: December 1st, 2025
Pitch Weeks: December 14th - 31st, 2025
Pitch Approvals: January 1st - 7th, 2026
Check-In 1: February 28th, 2026
Check-In 2: March 31st, 2026
Check-In 3: April 30th, 2026
Final Submissions: May 31st, 2026
Preorders!: July 8th - 30th, 2026

Other Planed ProjectsAnimal Rights Zine
Apothecary Diaries Zine
Concubines in Anime/Manga Zine
Overwatch RNG Project
Magical Girl OC Zineand more...

Q: What is a zine?
A: A zine (short for fanzine) is an unofficial publication focusing on a certain topic, mostly a fandom.Q: Will these zines be digital or physical products?
A: The plan is to release all Moonbrew Zines in both digital and physical form. Depending on the project, there will also be physical merchandise or even deluxe editions.Q: Are the projects free, for profit, or for charity?
A: I have planned for all kinds of Zines that fall in all three categories. I will make sure to be very transparent about what kind of project each Zine falls into.Q: How will contributors be compensated?
A: For Profit Zines will have an equal payout for each contributor, splitting the profit. Free zines will have a payout on a pay-what-you-want basis. Charity Zines will not have any compensation, to ensure all proceeds go to the chosen Charity.
In addition:
✦ All physical zine & merch contributors will receive physical & digital compensation.
✦ All digital zine & merch contributors will receive digital compensation with the option to receive physical goods at production price.Q: Will there be an NSFW project?
A: There is currently no NSFW project planned, but the option is possible in the future!Q: Do I need experience to apply?
A: No experience is needed. Everyone, regardless of Skill, or experience level in encourage to apply!

Art Mod

Requirements: No prior experience with moderating required. It helps if you have worked on Zines before, but that is also not mandatory to be considered.
You merely should have a passion for art and an eye for quality. You should be comfortable giving feedback and confident in giving advice.
It is required to be 18+, have a Discord account, and be rather active to reply to both fellow mods and contributors.Submission: 2-3 complete Pieces, if any prior Zine-work can be provided, please do show!

Writing Mod

Requirements: No prior experience with moderating required. It helps if you have worked on Zines before, but that is also not mandatory to be considered.
You merely should have a passion for writing/reading and an eye for quality. You should be comfortable giving feedback and confident in giving advice.
It is required to be 18+, have a Discord account, and be rather active to reply to both fellow mods and contributors.Submission: 2-3 works, preferably below 3K words, if any prior Zine-work can be provided, please do show!

Graphics Mod

Requirements: No prior experience with moderating required. It helps if you have worked on Zines before, but that is also not mandatory to be considered.
You merely should have an interest in graphic editing and layout design, and an eye for quality. You should be comfortable giving feedback and confident in giving advice.
It is required to be 18+, have a Discord account, and be rather active to reply to both fellow mods and contributors.Submission: 2-3 works, if any prior Zine-work can be provided, please do show!

Social Media Mod

Requirements: No prior experience with moderating required. It helps if you have worked on Zines before, but that is also not mandatory to be considered.
You merely should have a passion for generating engagement, interaction, and writing posts, and an eye for quality. You should be comfortable giving feedback and confident in giving advice.
It is required to be 18+, have a Discord account, and be rather active to reply to both fellow mods and contributors.Submission: Conceptualize a Post to keep interaction going during quieter phases during the Creation Process.

Intern

Requirements: No prior experience with Zines required. Please be 18+, have interest in learning, a discord account, and be active to reply to the Mod team and contributors.Submission: 2-3 pieces of either writing, art or both.

General

Contributor Guidelines
To keep everything fair and consistent, here’s how we’ll generally be handling works created for our zines:Exclusivity Period: Contributors may not post, share, or sell their finished piece(s) publicly until three months after the close of zine preorders.Portfolio Use: Once the exclusivity period ends, contributors are free to post their piece(s) online and add them to their portfolios, with clear credit to the zine project.Rights: Contributors retain the rights to their own work. By participating, you grant the zine the right to use your submitted piece(s) in the zine and related promotional material (such as previews on social media).This way, everyone’s work is protected, and the zine remains special during its release period! 💜

Status: Creation PhaseA new zine about being an artist… and falling apart creatively (with love)✨ Do you:
❏ Burn out constantly?
❏ Feel like you're drawing with your last braincell?
❏ Want to scream when someone says “is this AI?”
❏ Keep creating anyway because art is your lifeline?Then this zine is for you.We're putting together CTRL+Zine — a pay-what-you-want, open-source digital zine about the real struggles of making art.
Think:
💔 stories of artblock and impostor syndrome
🎨 comics, essays, and drawings about the artist experience
🛠️ tutorials for the mentally cooked
🧷 vent art, advice, messy inspiration dumps
📦 optional merch

Contributor Applications are closed!
We still have Mod Applications open, as we are still in need of a graphics mod!
A Link for Pre-orders will be added below, as soon as they open!

ScheduleInterest Check: August 1st, 2025
Mod Application: August 14th - open
Contributor Applications: September 1st - 14th, 2025
Contributor Apps Results: Sept 21st, 2025
Pitch Week: October 1st - 14th, 2025
Pitch Approvals: October 14th - 21st, 2025
Check-In 1: November 30th, 2025
Check-In 2: December 31st, 2025
Check-In 3: January 31st, 2026
Final Submissions: February 28th, 2026
Preorders!: April 1st - 30th, 2026

Q: Is Fanart allowed?
A: No, this project is artist-centered and should focus on them. Sona's and OCs are allowed. The exception is for works that focus on being a fan artist. Canon characters may be depicted but should not be the focus of your piece.Q: Can contributors make more than one piece?
A: Not planned, but open to the possibility if time and resources allow it later on, and the pitch is convincing! (Only if needed, and original piece has been finished)Q: Do I get a free copy of the zine?
A: Every contributor gets a free PDF version of the Zine. Physical copies and merchandise can be deducted from the payout.Q: How will exclusivity work? Commercial rights? Can pieces be streamed?
A: Please do not show any work in progress or final pieces before the project has concluded. We also want to reserve an exclusivity period of one month after the end of pre-orders, where we ask you not to sell individual pieces.WIPs will only be posted by us during the project time. When publishing your work later, we would ask you to refer to the Project and mention the projects socials, where applicable

Status: Creation Phase
The Hoonmoon Oracle is a small, community-driven fan project where artists come together to create a tarot deck inspired by KDH.
This is a casual, open-to-all project; you don’t need prior merch experience to join. Everyone is welcome to apply and contribute!How It Works
- Artists apply for a card slot.
- Each participant designs one or more cards featuring their chosen KDH character, moment, or theme.
- The project will stay open until all cards are claimed and completed.
There is no strict deadline for applications — once the deck is full, the lineup will close.Applications are closed!
We have had incredible resonance with a lot of amazing Artists! We will now continue working on this Project, so we can make it real as soon as possible!This is but a small scale project, so no mods or FAQ here. There will be a Link below as soon as pre-orders open!

ScheduleOpened: August 22nd, 2025
Creation Period: until Dember 31st, 2025
Pre-orders: TBA

Status: Interest Check and Mod Applications open!
Mystic Memories is a fan-made, non-profit fanzine created to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of Mystic Messenger on July 8th, 2026.
This project brings together artists and writers from across the fandom to create a collection of nostalgic works inspired by the characters, stories, and unforgettable moments of Mystic Messenger. Our goal is to honor the past 10 years of joy, heartache, and laughter the game has given us — and to reunite fans in one final “chatroom.”
Depending on community interest, the zine will be released in both digital and physical formats, with possible anniversary-themed merchandise included.
All proceeds will go to charities chosen by interest check!, making this a celebration that gives back. 💌
Join us as we relive the routes, unlock new memories, and come together once more for Mystic Messenger’s milestone anniversary.This project is in preparation! Interest Check and Mod Applications will open on October 1st!

ScheduleInterest Check: October 1st, 2025
Mod Application: October 1st - 14th, 2025
Contributor Applications: November 1st - 30th, 2025
Contributor Apps Results: December 1st, 2025
Pitch Weeks: December 14th - 31st, 2025
Pitch Approvals: January 1st - 7th, 2026
Check-In 1: February 28th, 2026
Check-In 2: March 31st, 2026
Check-In 3: April 30th, 2026
Final Submissions: May 31st, 2026
Preorders!: July 8th - 30th, 2026

Q: Can cosplayers contribute?
A: Absolutely! We want as many fans of the game gathered here, no matter if they are artists, writers or cosplayers! Everyone is welcome to apply!Q: Are yumeships/sonas allowed, or only the games MC?
A: You are welcome to use your sona or yume for the project! We want to see what the game means to you and how the characters have shaped you in the last 10 years!Q: Can contributors make more than one piece?
A: Not planned, but open to the possibility if time and resources allow it later on, and the pitch is convincing! (Only if needed, and original piece has been finished)Q: Do I get a free copy of the zine?
A: Every contributor gets a free PDF version of the Zine. Physical copies and merchandise can be bought at production cost as a contributor.Q: How will exclusivity work? Commercial rights? Can pieces be streamed?
A: Please do not show any work in progress or final pieces before the project has concluded. We also want to reserve an exclusivity period of one month after the end of pre-orders, where we ask you not to sell individual pieces.WIPs will only be posted by us during the project time. When publishing your work later, we would ask you to refer to the Project and mention the projects socials, where applicable