Despite being a young King, Zeus’ rule had been glorious. He was all powerful. The mortals would sacrifice their finest crop and livestock to him, and all the Gods bowed to his leadership, be it out of respect to his glory or fear of his power. He had the grandest palace built for him, with... Continue Reading →
Zeus: The Final Stand
Zeus was tired, no, exhausted. They all were. Two great wars had taken a toll on the Gods. Though they couldn’t show any sign of weakness, they had to hold the façade of strength and power, lest they want to be usurped. The war with the Gigantes had been too close for comfort. Had it... Continue Reading →
Eulogies
Even now, weeks after it happened, I still don’t know what to write. The memories of him are beginning to fade. He always told me not to be sad, but I can’t help it. My bin is filled with paper. Each sheet a failed attempt to express what he meant to me. Almost midnight. Hours... Continue Reading →
Bride of the Underworld
Hades was lonely. Both its King and land had a morbid atmosphere that seemed to repel even the most gruesome of creatures. Despite his need to remain unbiased and unmoved, Hades was not devoid of emotion. He hadn’t minded the seldom in his youth. He’d been a strong leader, seamlessly ruling the Underworld for generations.... Continue Reading →
Ghost of a Love Lost
Lyla sat rugged up in front of the television. She stared intently at the screen, even though nothing was playing. It was a habit turned routine that she struggled to break. It had once been their habit turned routine, but that was before… before it happened. It had been over a year now. One fifth... Continue Reading →
Bullets and Trauma
He was alone. The dark wet alleyway he’d been abandoned in was void of all human life. All but his. He sobbed into his bag, still clutching it like his life depended on it, for minutes earlier, it had. He’d been walking home from school. It was no different to any other day. It was... Continue Reading →
The Train to Somewhere
He’d loved her for years, and that was his greatest curse. Every moment spent with her was both incredible and torturous. Even now, as they sat in comfortable silence, awaiting the departure of their train, his heart was unable to control itself. He stole small glances when she wasn’t looking, eye contact was too much... Continue Reading →