Fated & Cursed

A goddess bound by duty and the god who'll sacrifice everything to set her free. Persephone, goddess of spring, is sheltered by her powerful Olympian mother, Demeter. Yet, against her mother's stern decree to shun all men, be they mortal or divine, Persephone finds herself ensnared by the allure of a mysterious stranger wandering through her sanctuary. In clandestine rendezvous spanning countless moons, Persephone's fascination blooms into an unexpected love, only to unveil that her paramour is no mere mortal but the enigmatic Hades, sovereign ruler of the shadowed realm beneath the earth. Despite the whispers of dread from the mountaintop goddesses, Persephone glimpses the benevolent heart within the god of the Underworld. Torn between living in a world where she is beholden to obedience and a life of ruling alongside the god who has stolen her heart, Persephone ultimately chooses freedom. As Demeter's fury erupts in the wake of her daughter's perceived abduction, the earth quakes with her wrath, threatening to unravel both mortal and divine realms in her relentless pursuit to reclaim Persephone. Discover a world where the death of innocence becomes a rebirth of self. “The Flower and the Flame” reimagines the myth of Hades and Persephone, shining a light on the dark road to becoming the master of one's own fate.

A nymph destined to be a queen and the god who'll do anything to be the king she needs. Amphitrite spends her days caring for creatures of the sea, desiring nothing more than a serene life of peace and harmony under the waves. When her tranquil existence is shattered by the arrival of the tempestuous Poseidon, ruler of the deep, she finds herself questioning those desires. Captivated by more than her graceful dancing, Poseidon is wholly and utterly taken with Amphitrite. Overwhelmed by the prospect of ruling as his queen, she flees, leaving her more ambitious sister to take her place. Unwilling to settle for another, Poseidon sends his trusted companion to find Amphitrite and convince her there is more to him than stormy seas and violent earthquakes. Reluctantly, Amphitrite agrees to hear Poseidon out, challenging him to prove that beneath his stormy exterior lies a heart capable of change. Yet within the opulent halls of his undersea palace, Poseidon discovers that winning her heart may require more than mere words, as Amphitrite's silent resolve proves to be a force even he cannot resist. Discover a world where the bonds of family can sometimes be the ties that hold us back from our destiny. “The Sorrow and the Sea” reimagines the myth of Poseidon and Amphitrite, an untold story of what it means to let go of preconceived notions and find true happiness.

A woman destined for glory and the goddess determined to see her fall from grace. Arachne of Hypaepa was born to be a weaver. Known as the best in all of Lydia, she leads a charmed life, full of fame and fortune. But her circumstances soon take a turn for the worse when she offends the goddess of craft with her hubris. Confident in her abilities, Arachne brazenly challenges Athena to a contest: Whoever impresses the townsfolk of Hypaepa will hold the title of best weaver among mortals and the divine. Athena agrees to the competition, and the two women go head-to-head, putting their talents to the test. When Arachne catches a glimpse of Athena's otherworldly design-a reminder to mortals of their place-her sure-fire victory turns to crumbling ash. Angered by the slight and desperate to prove herself, Arachne devises a new plan: Defeat the goddess by weaving a scene depicting the hypocrisy of the gods in jaw-dropping detail. When the tapestries are finally revealed, it's clear Arachne has prevailed over Athena, using not only her skill but her cunning, another attribute Athena credits to herself. Enraged by her audacity, Athena unleashes her fury on Arachne, tearing apart not only her greatest work but her unshakeable spirit. Humiliated and broken, Arachne must find a way to save all that her act of defiance has cost both her and her family. The Weaver and the Web is a retelling of the myth of Arachne, the tragic tale of a woman ensnared by pride and caught in the tangled web of a jealous goddess. This retelling contains themes that some may find distressing, including physical assault and suicidal ideation.