𝐆𝐎𝐃𝐋𝐘 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 ᵉ*ᵗᵐ

00 ┃ 𝐁𝐋𝐔𝐑𝐁

⌜READ ME FIRST: This story deals with divine favor—and all the chaos that comes with it. Please be aware of the heavy themes and psychological intensity ahead. Full warnings listed at the bottom.⌟

𓆩⚝𓆪 ⋆｡˚☽˚｡⋆ 𓆩⚝𓆪

⌜𝐍𝐨𝐭𝐞: Knowledge of EPIC: The Musical isn't technically needed; this can be read with just common knowledge of Greek mythology and The Odyssey.⌟

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⌜Godly Things | Chapter 00
Chapter 00 | Blurb⌟

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Before you could finish your question, you found yourself abruptly yanked forward. The world tilted, and with a startled gasp, you realized you were no longer standing at the edge of his bed but sprawled across it, pinned beneath him.

❝What—Telemachus!❞ you sputtered, trying to piece together what had just occurred, your hands instinctively pushing against his chest. The words died in your throat when your gaze locked onto his.

His face was mere inches from yours, and the sight made your breath catch. His skin was flushed, a deep crimson spreading from his cheeks down his neck, while his lips parted slightly as though he were trying to catch his breath. But it was his eyes that froze you—their usual warm brown was now darkened, lidded with an intensity that sent an unfamiliar shiver down your spine.

❝____,❞ he murmured, his voice low and uneven. It wasn't the soft, composed tone you were used to. This was deeper, rougher, and it sent your pulse racing in ways you didn't fully understand.

❝T-Telemachus,❞ you stammered, your hands still pressed against him, though your strength felt like it had evaporated. ❝What... what are you doing? You're—❞ Your voice faltered as his gaze flicked down, lingering on your face in a way that made your cheeks burn.

He didn't answer right away, his breath brushing against your skin as he leaned in slightly, his weight keeping you firmly in place as he kneeled. The heat radiating from him was overwhelming, and for a brief, dizzying moment, the air between you felt charged, crackling with something unspoken.

You gently pushed against his chest. ❝I-I think you should move, Telemachus.❞ Your words were shaky, your mind scrambling for some semblance of composure as the intensity of the moment engulfed you.

But before you could say more, one of Telemachus' hands darted out, capturing both of yours and pressing them firmly against his chest. The erratic thrum of his heartbeat reverberated beneath your palms, fast and unsteady, matching the breathless tension filling the room.

❝Do you feel it?❞ he murmured, his voice low and almost pleading, tinged with an unfamiliar vulnerability. His eyes bore into yours, half-lidded and heavy with emotion. ❝It's because of you—only you.❞

Your breath caught at the raw honesty in his voice. The world seemed to shrink around you, leaving only Telemachus, his warmth, and the rapid pulse beneath your fingertips; you were powerless to look away.

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The favor of the gods can be a gift—or a curse.

 From the moment Apollo intervened in your fate, you became more than just another mortal—an object of divine fascination. Your life has been molded by forces greater than you—guided, nudged, and sometimes shoved toward a destiny you never asked for. 

Powerful men seek to lay claim to your heart—they see you as something to be won, protected, loved. But their desires come with their own shadows...

Betrayal, rebellion, love, and fate entwine in your veins, leaving you caught in the crossfire of men who will do anything to keep you.

And as the gods gamble and mortals scheme, one truth remains clear: those favored by gods are rarely spared their trials.

So tell me, favored one, how far will you go to save yourself?

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⌜𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐅𝐞𝐦!𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐱 𝐕𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬!𝐄𝐏𝐈𝐂 𝐅𝐚𝐧𝐅𝐢𝐜⌟

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╭─↬ ❗𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆❗ ↫─╮
There will be mentions/descriptive scenes of the following:

╭ ⁞ ❏. Strong Language / Swearing
┊ ⁞ ❏. Stalker-Like & Obsessive Behavior
┊ ⁞ ❏. Toxic / Emotionally Manipulative Relationships
┊ ⁞ ❏. Graphic Gore / Physical Violence
┊ ⁞ ❏. Psychological Trauma / Panic / Dissociation
┊ ⁞ ❏. Death of Minor and Major Characters
┊ ⁞ ❏. Themes of Power Imbalance (Mortals vs Gods)
┊ ⁞ ❏. Unreliable Narration / Gaslighting Undertones
┊ ⁞ ❏. Apathetic / Antisocial / Possessive Behavior
┊ ⁞ ❏. Hinted Religious or Divine Possession
┊ ⁞ ❏. Flashbacks to Emotional Neglect / Grief

💬 I think that covers most of it for now—especially since this isn't a fluff-heavy story and leans into divine favor as both a blessing and a curse....

Lol, I don't know if I got them all, so if you see anything I didn't list, come back and comment right here so I can add them to the list later ➡

Also, before you start, if you're new here, welcome! But if you're a returning reader/came from my other books, hi winxies🥹❤️ Enjoy (•͈˽•͈)

𝐩𝐬𝐬𝐬𝐭, 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞: Though this may be a various!EPIC fic, MC will most likely be with 1 person; may the best love interest win 😈