ᴘʟᴏᴛᴛɪɴɢ ᴘᴀɢᴇꜱ

ᴏꜰ ᴛɪᴛᴀɴꜱ ᴀɴᴅ ᴛᴇᴍᴘᴛᴀᴛɪᴏɴꜱ (ʙʀɪᴅɢᴇʀᴛᴏɴ x ᴘᴊᴏ)

After Persephone "Percy" Jackson defeats the primordial goddess Gaea, peace should have followed. But the gods, ever unpredictable, decide that Percy's trials are far from over. To test her loyalty and resilience after her victory, they strip her of most of her powers and cast her into an unfamiliar world: Regency London. Stranded in a society obsessed with decorum, family names, and status, Percy is forced to adopt the title "Lady Persephone" and blend into the mysterious world of the ton.

But Percy's arrival isn't without purpose. Zeus and Athena have orchestrated this test to see if Percy can maintain her sense of self—her strength, courage, and resolve—without relying on her godly powers. The stakes are high; if she fails, she risks being stripped of her powers for good. With only the faintest trace of her abilities and a single divine weapon hidden in plain sight, Percy must learn to navigate ballrooms instead of battlefields, courtships instead of monsters.

Her first test comes at a grand Bridgerton masquerade ball. The air is thick with expectation, and Percy feels out of place among the glittering gowns and whispered gossip. She's not the refined, demure lady society expects her to be, but she is still a force to be reckoned with. That night, a dark, piercing gaze follows her every move—the gaze of Anthony Bridgerton. A brooding, commanding figure in the ton, Anthony has long held himself back from the prospect of marriage, seeing it as a duty rather than desire. But something about Percy strikes him immediately. She is different—strong, enigmatic, untouchable. And in that moment, Anthony decides she must be his, no matter the cost.

Their first meeting is charged with tension. Percy, still trying to find her footing in this unfamiliar world, instantly senses there is something dangerous about Anthony. He is powerful, used to getting what he wants, and he is clearly not accustomed to hearing the word "no." But Percy is no ordinary debutante, and her defiance only intrigues him more. He becomes obsessed with unravelling the mystery of her, manipulating his position in society to keep her close. Invitations to family gatherings, exclusive events, and private meetings soon follow, each one leaving Percy more entangled in Anthony's web.

As Percy's powers continue to fade, the weight of her Greek past follows her like a shadow. Hidden threats, strange omens, and cryptic dreams haunt her, warning her of dangers yet to come. Anthony, sensing her vulnerability, offers protection—but at a price. He is no mere suitor; his obsession with Percy runs deeper than simple attraction. His desire for control grows with each passing day, as does his jealousy. Whenever another man shows Percy attention—whether it's Colin Bridgerton's wit or Simon Basset's charm—Anthony's possessive nature flares, revealing a darkness beneath his perfect gentlemanly facade.

Unbeknownst to Percy, Anthony has made a pact. Desperate to bind her to him, he seeks out a powerful Greek entity—perhaps Hecate or Thanatos—to forge a dark deal. The result is a supernatural influence over Percy, subtly warping her feelings and clouding her judgement. As the bond strengthens, Percy begins to feel her autonomy slipping away. She finds herself drawn to Anthony, even when every instinct tells her to run. Her nights are filled with strange dreams, and she begins to question whether her emotions are truly her own or the result of the pact that binds her.

As Percy's confusion deepens, she begins to find solace in the kindness of another Bridgerton—or perhaps Simon, depending on the direction the story takes. This friendship offers a brief reprieve from the suffocating influence of Anthony. But Anthony, consumed by jealousy, is not one to be pushed aside easily. His possessiveness grows darker, his manipulation more insidious, and soon, Percy finds herself isolated from anyone who might help her. He uses his charm and the ton's rigid rules to isolate her, making it clear that no one else will have her. She is his, and he will do whatever it takes to make sure she stays that way.

The turning point comes when Percy uncovers the truth behind Anthony's obsession—the pact he made to control her. Realising she has been manipulated, Percy confronts him in a moment of raw emotion and anger. Anthony, unrepentant, admits his actions, claiming that everything he's done has been out of love, out of a desire to keep her safe by his side. His love, however twisted, is genuine in his own mind, and he refuses to let her go.

Now, Percy must find a way to break free. Her powers, though weakened, are not entirely gone, and she must rely on her wits, her courage, and whatever fragments of divinity remain within her. To reclaim her freedom, she will need to outsmart Anthony, shatter the pact that binds them, and rediscover the strength that made her a hero of Olympus.

But the ton does not forget easily, and society is watching. Can Percy escape Anthony's grasp without losing herself in the process? Or will she be forced to play by the rules of high society, where reputation is everything and love can be the most dangerous game of all?