Like Hephaestion Who Died Alexander'S Lover

Based on the tale told before us, Medusa was a beautiful maiden who was seduced by Poseidon in a temple of Athena. Such a sacrilege attracted the goddess' wrath, and she punished Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Then, the Greek hero Perseus beheaded Medusa, and he used her head, which retained its ability to turn onlookers to stone, as a weapon until he gave it to the goddess Athena to place on her shield. However, the truth was far more complex. Poseidon had attempted to seduce Medusa and failed; he then forced himself upon her. Her lover at the time, the powerful goddess Athena, saw that Medusa had fallen to the seduction of men, and in her wrath, she cursed Medusa by turning her hair to snakes. Athena then kicked Medusa out, far from her temple and home. Medusa met Perseus, but he did not kill her. Instead, he was given an artifact by Medusa that would help him on his journey, and Medusa chose to disappear from the earth. She lived in seclusion, far from the human world, wrapping her snakes in a turban if she needed to venture into the human realm, and lived alone for centuries. While the other gods and goddesses walked among humans, Medusa's tale was told as a villainess, an evil woman. That is, until a young woman in her twenties named Elysia, a beautiful woman with a heavenly voice who was not afraid of Medusa, walked into the deep water near Medusa's territory. Medusa watched the young woman from afar, and knows that she's indeed blind. Medusa and Elysia slowly became friends and daily companions, and Medusa began to grow fond of her. However, Medusa's fears started to build - would Elysia run away if she knew the truth about Medusa? Would she stay, or would she disappear? Everything descended into chaos when Poseidon and Athena found Medusa. One is finally realizing that she was mistaken about Medusa centuries ago, and the other one still want to pursue her, can't forget about Medusa. Will Medusa finally find happiness, or is she doomed by her curse?

Notes: I plan to publish this novel on RoyalRoad.com. You can also check my profile there. Link: https://www.royalroad.com/profile/598628/fictions Rhyme and Holy Night have been rivals since they were kids, competing in everything from academics to sports. But when Moryn, their childhood friend since kindergarten, becomes the object of their affection, their rivalry takes a complicated turn. Holy Night is a homosexual woman, adding another layer of complexity to the love triangle. Moryn, unsure of how to handle the situation, finds herself torn between two people she cares deeply about. Despite Holy Night's efforts to surpass Rhyme and win Moryn's heart, Rhyme always seems to come out on top. As tensions rise and emotions run high, the trio faces the challenge of understanding and resolving their complex feelings in order to find a way forward.

[Warning: Mature content 18+, BL, Omegaverse] Clyde Aldric would have ascended his throne as the CEO of his family's billion dollars company if it weren't for a Beta falling into his arms begging for a help. Born to a distinguished elite Alpha family as the only surviving male heir, the grave mistake he committed that night with a Beta earned him nothing but a great danger to his own future… However, amidst his hazy vision Clyde found that he wasn't taking any ordinary person to his bed... That golden hair and honey-like eyes…. They sparked the flame of rebellion within his heart! With enemies lurking in the dark trying to prevent him from inheriting the Falcon throne, it wasn't time for him to play around. He should be looking for a powerful Alpha female as a mate, but why couldn't he forget that Beta? His sweet smell, his burning skin, his anger, his dangerous mind... Clyde wanted it all! Now that there’s no going back for everything that happened between them, would he risk his life and everything to keep the fire that continued to burn his passion? *** Ryley was wrong to think that being kind and forgiving would ensure his safety in the modeling world. His sister called him out of the blue, the blond agreed to have a dinner with her thinking it would be a sweet family reunion. But who would have thought that he would find himself waking up in a strange hotel room with all his limbs going numb and someone he didn't know climbing on him! Ryley struggled to escape, and once he managed to get past the door, he unknowingly fell into an Alpha's embrace. All he could remember from that time was how fate pushed them into a bittersweet journey to reveal the truth... He had a secret about his real identity that he had to guard tight especially from Alphas, yet he needed that Alpha to get back at people who hurt him. What should he do? *** Tags: Action, Drama, Revenge, Conspiracy, Mystery, Superpower Get ready to be entangled in the threads of conspiracy, intrigues and betrayals, also a journey of two mortal enemies trying to fight the dire fate that the world forced upon them! *** Join my discord server: https://discord.gg/JU3XsnJzpS *Thank you for reading!*

Prince Xyrus of Feron and Princess Valencia of Pherr are forced into a marriage to unite their warring kingdoms. Xyrus, a stoic and duty-bound heir, sees the union as a necessary sacrifice, while Valencia, a fiery and rebellious princess, views it as a prison. From a loveless wedding to clashing in the palace, their animosity is undeniable. But as they navigate court politics and an assassination attempt, their hatred begins to crack. Just as they start to fall for each other, a betrayal threatens to tear them apart.

Bercerita tentang Airell Shou, seorang gadis yang terjebak di antara kegilaan dua orang laki-laki yang mengerikan. Airell atau Ai adalah seorang gadis berambut vermillion yang merupakan anak angkat dari pria dewasa bernama Gin, seorang pemilik bar di Edo pada zaman kepemimpinan Shogun Tokugawa. Jika bukan karena sifat Ai yang terlalu aktif, teriak sana-sini kalau sudah emosi, hobi makan, dan hobi menertawakan Gin itu, dia sebetulnya terbilang sangat cantik; kulitnya mulus dan seputih salju, tubuhnya sintal, dan matanya berwarna biru karena meneruskan gen ibunya. Namun, rupanya hidup Ai tidak sesimpel 'anak gadis angkat pemilik bar' semata. Beriringan dengan berita yang terus beredar bahwa ada pembunuh berantai yang sedang diincar oleh korps kepolisian Edo yaitu Shinsengumi, orang-orang tidak mengetahui bahwa, Pembunuh berantai yang sadis dan tidak memiliki empati itu adalah Eric Shou, kakak kandung Ai yang dahulu pergi meninggalkan Ai untuk memperkuat ilmu pedangnya, dan Kapten Pasukan Pertama Shinsengumi yang mengincar Eric adalah Kei Arashi, seorang pria sadis yang juga tak memiliki empati. Pria ini terkenal dengan sebutan Kapten Iblis Shinsengumi. Sialnya, kedua laki-laki sadis yang luar biasa sinting itu sama-sama mencintai Ai, memperebutkannya, tergila-gila, dan terobsesi padanya. Mereka berencana untuk saling membunuh satu sama lain hanya untuk memiliki Ai.

"Why are you wearing cow head mask? Lilith asks you this question the third time." Amon groaned, tipping his head up. It made the snout of his mask point at the sky, making Lilith giggle as she found the view funny. "It's weird. Lilith thinks you're ugly that's why you're hiding your face." Hearing this, Amon couldn't help but look at her through his mask. If only he wasn't wearing it, Lilith would see how he arched a brow at her statement as he didn't like what she said. "You said it's rude for people to be ignored. Aren't you being rude for making such a remark?" "Oh!" Lilith gasped, making her cuter as she immediately touched her mouth with both of her hands in an attempt to shut herself up. The little girl spoke again, her voice heard even though she talked softly. "Lilith didn't mean to... Lilith is sorry. But Lilith was honest. Doesn't that make Lilith a good girl?" *** Amon, the Grim Reaper, appeared in the mortal realm to fulfill his job in collecting the souls of the dead. However, an unusual event occurred when he was about to collect one dying pregnant woman's soul. She was giving birth right before she died, making Amon panic and worry as her dying wish was for him to save her child! With the Grim Reaper actually a softie and is willing to take care of the infant despite the rule of their job to not interfere in mortal affairs, what lies ahead for Death and his now-growing human, Lilith? *** "Why do you wear that?" "19 years have passed—" Amon started, "—and this is still what you want to ask about?" "Well, yes." Lilith grinned. --- WARNING: Some chapters of this story contain mature R-18 content. FUN FACT: The world here is connected to "The Soul Eater's Possession" story's world, but this can also be a stand-alone book. COVER ARTIST: Haryu WSA ENTRY 2022 Update Schedule: 1 chapter every Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 6PM GMT+8. Want to further show your support? Send me a ko-fi~! ^^ Link: https://ko-fi.com/mysticamy

A boy named Ethan, Artistically brings a Girl from his Imaginary Art.. This will be a 12 Chapters serialise Novel.

Seorang gadis berlari kearah hutan dengan sekuat tenaga, dia berusaha menjauh dari tempat yang membuat dirinya tersiksa selama 4 hari. Beberapa kali kaki dan tangannya terkena ranting dan kayu membuat luka goresan di tubuhnya, apalagi kepala yang sedari tadi pusing itu tidak membuat niatnya kabur dari sana hilang. Dia sudah bertekad bahwa lebih baik tersesat dihutan dan mati didalam sana dibanding harus mati di tangan pria bajingan itu. Tapi apakah larinya belum cukup jauh? Kenapa dia masi bisa mendengar suara mobil orang itu datang, Sialan sekarang orang itu mengetahui dia kabur! "Kau ingin mati! Diam saja kau disana!" Sial! Padahal dia sudah berlari cukup jauh. *Splaash*

"You are dead." said God to high school student Yuuji Takahashi shortly after he was murdered by an unknown person on his way home. Yuuji met God shortly after his death and was granted the opportunity to get reincarnated. He accepted it and woke up in a totally new world. A fantasy world! His life in this world doesn't last long, because on the same day Yuuji was murdered again, but he got one more and at the same time his last chance and got reincarnated by God for the second time. Now Yuuji has only one thing in his mind. To find his murderer! NOTE: My English is not the greatest and sometimes I tend to use the help of translators or people in order to bring the best quality and as human as possible reading experience to you all.

Don't plagiarize my story! That twilight was the beginning of an unexpected meeting, as if fate indicated that she was the Savior for the Western Knights. Her heart was moved to provide help to the figure of a man who was covered in red spots all over his body. If he didn't immediately run away, perhaps that meeting would never have happened. An encounter that triggered endless raging emotions, disturbed his mind and disturbed his soul. Very noisy! Genre: Fiction, Kingdom, Romance, Drama. The story is set in the Middle Ages. Author: Navee/Lekha Raveena The book cover image is not ours, we just edited it a little.

Jessica Chard and Damian Hamilton have a lot to talk. Grudges has been held for five years and love wants to rule forever Sparks begin to fly between their best friends and they have to decide to either support them with their love or crash it with their malice. But most importantly, Will Jessica receive the love she has always wished for from Damian

“If there’s a second life, I vow to make your life as miserable as you made mine.” ―Aesther vows with her dying breath. They were once each other’s sole companion, but while she sought his warmth, he was a man with a wretched soul. Ezrahl stained the pages of her life in blood, he burned her world while she helplessly watched. When Aesther thought all hope had gone, she finds herself back in the past, before their destinies have taken a cruel turn. Ezrahl is still as charming as ever, with his secretive smile that makes the hearts of people waver and that intense sincere gaze that is deceivingly refreshing. This time, however, Aesther knows what must be done. She had sworn to kill him or be killed while doing so. But when she lives through her second life, and she sees her past events from a different perspective, Aesther finds herself near a truth that is far more unsettling than anything Ezrahl makes her feel. Will she be able to make things right after being given a second chance? Or will the frightening truth devour everything she treasures? [Warning R18: Mature themes, and smut.] + + + Thanks for stopping by! Just a heads up, this is my first time exploring the world of werewolves, but they won't be the only mythical beings in this story. The focus here will primarily be on the character growth of Aesther, and her quest for re-claiming and re-discovering herself. Romance is a secondary plot device, and once it does start to unravel, there will be some mature scenes as well. Release Rate: 10 Chapters/Week (minimum). + + + Instagram: @a.lan.caster Discord: Lancaster#9963 [The credits of the cover belong to its respective owner. ]

A group of unsuspecting students is caught in a deadly contest where lives are at stake and time is running out. They must uncover the truth behind the sinister "Cinderella's Palace." As rain pours and thunder roars, Yuki finds herself in a Jinro Game reminiscent of a Japanese drama she watched. The villagers need to identify the wolves to save themselves, but in this game, distinguishing between the fake and real wolves is crucial for her survival. What if she draws the wolf card?

Everyone cheered in unison: Long live the Hero Hiraeth! We had all been through so much, lost so much in the last five years of holy war. We cried happily when Hiraeth raised the flag of the Holy Empire high and cut off the head of the last blue demon. "My sweet Sasha, tell me what we can still be in this terrible darkness." I never knew how to answer that, not even when I saw her being burned at that stake and crying out for forgiveness from the Mother Goddess of the citizens who once cried out to her. "You were the only one who could accept the demon I have now become, Hiraeth."

"What's it like becoming a vampire?" When Xiang Kun first sees this question on Quora, he treats the answers as nothing more than fantasy stories. Back then, he naturally never expected that it didn't take long before he had the qualifications to truly answer this question. After he recently losing his job, Xiang Kun experiences a series of inexplicable physical and mental changes—unable to eat or drink anything other than plain water, craving for blood, shedding a layer of his skin like a snake, staying awake for days before falling fast asleep for 30 hours, feeling uncomfortable staying in the sun... He has definitely transformed into a different person, or, is he even still a human? Driven by his determination to seek the truth, Xiang Kun embarks on a dangerous yet exciting journey to understand his identity and powers. Nevertheless, to his surprise, he seems to be the first person ever who has undergone those transformations... Is it his destiny? Why is he the chosen one? At the start, Xiang Kun doesn’t have the answers. But he refuses to give up searching. During his self-exploration, Xiang Kun is taken by surprise by the positive effects of the changes to his body. Realizing that he can train certain parts of his body to carry out extraordinary functions, he continuously pushes his limits from building his muscle mass to enhancing his sense of smell and hearing. These “special powers” enable him to solve crimes and assist others in need. Until one day, he discovers something that gives him a lead to the cause of the changes in his body... Can Xiang Kun uncover the truth and figure out what exactly happened to him? Will he trust anyone with his secret, or face all the challenges alone? Many mysteries and uncertainties await him.

In a quiet rural village, beneath the facade of a picture-perfect farming family, 11-year-old Jargon endures a torment that has shattered his innocence. Labeled "evil" by his abusive father and forced to carry the blame for his family's unraveling, Jargon has grown up knowing only pain, anger, and despair. His once-cherished memories of love, symbolized by the toys his mother gave him, now lie in ruins—just like his hope. But Jargon is no ordinary child. Beneath his scars lies a burning resolve to take control of his life, no matter the cost. If the world insists on calling him evil, then he will embrace the title and show them the power it holds. As his hatred festers and his will strengthens, Jargon embarks on a dark and unpredictable journey to uncover the truth behind his family’s collapse and reclaim his destiny. What is good? What is evil? And when a child is pushed to the brink, where will his choices lead him? "Wicked Child" is a gripping tale of resilience, revenge, and the thin line between victim and villain.

This book is about a love triangle between three races. Humans and vampires made a pact to live in peace after the Great War of 1500. The kingdom is overrun by vampires and any chosen human woman will be brought in to marry the vampire crown princes. It was the human's pride, including Liliya. Liliya was forcibly married to a vampire prince named Lavern from the Chze kingdom and became a princess. However, Liliya was not at all happy because vampire races made her family killed in the past. Suddenly, a werewolf race appeared which was created as a result of humans killing each other and wolves. However, Princess Liliya falls in love with the handsome and good werewolf, Wonde John. So, what will Princess Liliya choose? Keeping her marriage to Prince Lavern for a luxury life or pursuing her love affair with Wonde? EXCERPT: “I hate … vampires,” said Liliya with bold eyes. "Then I'll marry you," Lavern said with a sneer. "I chose you to be my bride." “Whoa … What? So you're the vampire's crown prince?" Liliya is shocked. "Yes, I'm Prince Lavern. I just want to know what would you do if lived with a vampire for the rest of your life!”

However, Qiao Yu's departure did not make Bo Hanshi give up the search. He began to frantically search for a woman named Qiao Yu, and his voice, his appearance, and even his personality began to change. He no longer just needs someone like Qiao Yu, he has to find her, it can only be her. He muttered to himself: "Qiao Yu, come back, I am willing to repeat the mistakes of the past, this time, you can play me to death." His world has lost its color, and only thoughts and regrets for Qiao Yu remain.However, six years have passed by like a fleeting breath, and everything has undergone earth-shaking changes. Qiao Yu, from that high-ranking young lady, has become a single mother. Life has pushed her to the edge of food and clothing. Her face no longer has the smile of the past, only humbleness and loneliness remain. And Bo Hanshi has transformed from a humble talented man into a man of the hour on the Forbes rich list. His eyes still have that loneliness, but they are more dignified and unparalleled domineering. When they met again, Bao Hanshi's eyes were scarlet. He leaned against Qiao Yu's ear and said bitterly: "Qiao Yu, thanks to you, I am where I am today." His voice was full of hatred. Meaning and self-deprecation. Qiao Yu raised her head and bit her lower lip to hold back the tears in her eyes. There was a trace of fearlessness in her smile: "Then Mr. Bo should thank me. If it weren't for me, Qiao Yu, Mr. Bo would still be the poor boy with nothing. " As time passed, their relationship became more complicated. Bo Hanshi pushed her into the corner, with anger and pain in his eyes: "Qiao Yu, how dare you marry someone else and have children?" But there was only deep despair in Qiao Yu's eyes. In the end, Qiao Yu chose to walk towards the vast and deep sea and jumped down. She said: "In Baohan, I gave this life to you. Now, I don't owe you any more." At that moment, her figure disappeared at the end of the sea, leaving only Baohan's cry and pain. However, Qiao Yu's departure did not make Bo Hanshi give up searching. He began to search frantically for a woman named Qiao Yu. His voice, his appearance, and even his personality began to change. He no longer just needs someone like Qiao Yu, he has to find her, and it can only be her. He murmured to himself: "Qiao Yu, please come back. I am willing to make the same mistakes again. This time, you can kill me." His world has lost its color, leaving only his longing and regret for Qiao Yu.

When the heir to a vast and powerful conglomerate finds himself in the role of a humble, live-in son-in-law, his every action seems baffling, even laughable. Whispers follow him, people wondering, "Why does he act without fear? How does a man with no apparent wealth or influence walk so confidently in a world where hierarchy is everything, and the poor bow to the whims of the rich?" But for those bold—or foolish—enough to challenge him, the truth soon becomes clear: they've gravely underestimated him. Beneath the facade of a lowly son-in-law lies a man of unimaginable power, one who could bring even the mightiest to their knees with a mere word. The world sees a pauper, but in reality, he is the kingmaker, the silent force who moves the pieces behind the scenes. As the powerful Lockwood family plots and schemes, they’re unaware of the storm that’s about to engulf them. And at the center of it all is a man they thought they could ignore—a man who might just be their downfall. In this world of betrayal, ambition, and hidden strength, will he finally reveal who he truly is, or will he let them continue to underestimate him... until it’s too late?

You are not scared," his deep voice asked. "Why would I be I love every little detail about you, even those sharp scary fangs " she laughed. "No one who has seen me like this has ever stayed "Xavier's voice carried a hint of pain. "Your playing with fire Liana and I don't want to hurt you," he said. Liana kissed him, "Xavier your appearance won't scare me cause I don't care how you look. Call me crazy or stupid but I won't care cause all I see is a man who makes me feel something I never felt with any man," she said. His eyes narrowed into slits, she gasped as a feeling of fear and excitement filled her. Cold dangerous air seemed to fill the room but Liana's focus was on Xavier. "Liana " he sweetly called her name. Huffing she looked up at him. "are you going all the way with me " She nodded biting her lower lip seductively. His body pressed down on hers as he found his way into her.