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Hades and Persephone by Aluratherogue
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Highest Rankings: #1 in Demeter #6 in Myths #3 in Greek Mythology Hades always loved his sister, Demeter. And when she became pregnant he was the one support she had. When Kore was born, Hades was distraught for reasons only really he understood. He is the god of the underworld, and with that comes knowledge of souls. And Kore, while she came to term, did not have one. She would not live pass birth. At least, until she did. She did because of a mother's love caused Demeter to do what he felt was unthinkable. With Demeter a recluse, Kore supposedly never have been outside, and Hera being bolder, Zeus resorted to asking for the help of the person who hated Kore the most in order to protect his child.
Cloud Piercer by cloudedwithstories
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Shifters never mingle with humans. They reside high in the mountains venturing below only once a year for the night of the Red Moon. They invade the human villages below, take and kill who they want, but they never leave any witnesses. Not before Freya. Season 1 of Cloud Piercer ***** 18-year-old Freya Raune will do anything to find out why the shifters took her brother. And that includes searching for the deserters, an elusive rebel group determined to end the shifters' rule. But as the next Red Moon approaches and the mysterious yet charismatic Killian Li sweeps into her village, Freya is forced to be more careful. Those caught fraternizing with the deserters are murdered, and Killian's arrival is a reminder that nobody can be trusted--even those Freya is closest to.
Taking Olympus Back Book 1 by LesOlympians
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Athena, the wisest of them all, was in love with Ares, God of war, before he betrayed her. What he did to her can never be forgiven. Or can it? Can she forgive everything and begin to love Ares all over again, or will Lord Hades, king of the dead, have his way with her?
Death of a Goddess by Celaena_Sardothien2
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In Greek mythology, it is commonly believed that Hades kidnapped Persephone and forced her to eat those six pomegranate seeds. No one asked if she knew what she had done. No one suggested she could love Hades. No one even thought she might want to stay in the Underworld. What if she had been in danger from something on Gaia? What if Hades merely sought to protect her? This is the true story. The partial autobiography of my life. I am Persephone. This is what really happened.
Hades And Kore a love story by ShyTeeNerd13
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This book is basically based on the Greek story about hades and Kore,but it's more modern.
Three Seeds by Clever_Username
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Greek mythology. A retelling of the goddess Persephone's story. Persephone is a young, beautiful but insecure goddess. Her father Zeus arranged her marriage to Hades, the god of the Underworld, but she refused to marry such an evil god. After being kidnapped, she finds that her father arranged that, too. Stuck in the Underworld, betrayed and lonely in a miserable marriage, she vows to get away...until she starts to realize her husband isn't so bad, after all. When escape is offered she accepts it, but realizes she is stuck forever in the Underworld...and isn't as upset as she should be. Her family is, however, and it seems like Persephone will never get a break.
PLUTO by writtenbyzibah
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After the titanomachy era and the ten year divine war, Hades focuses on his new life as the new king of darkness- until the day he lays his eyes upon the bride of summer. Based on greek mythology (Currently editing)
Dark Petals (A Hades and Persephone story) by BrittanyBly
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A retelling of the myth of Hades and Persephone -- For as long as Persephone can remember it has always been her and her mother. Until one day, a stranger appears, causing her to have unfamiliar feelings-her world changes when her mother persuades her to go to the Underworld with him. In a place much different than the sheltered one she is used to, she will learn things about herself that were unknown even to her. Will she learn to embrace them or shy away from them altogether? Hades has always been content to remain in the Underworld, ruling over the dead just as intended. He learned to settle for what he had been given long ago. But after an unplanned visit to his sister, he may have just changed his mind. Will his new guest embrace the darkness of his world, or will he remain within it alone for eternity? #4 in Hades and Persephone category 7/14/2019 ***Update! Guys, Dark Petals is now complete and available on Amazon including ebook (free through kindle unlimited) and paperback! There were some chapters added including an epilogue. I would love for you guys to check it out. If not for you guys I don't know if this story would have been completed. It started out as something I wrote for fun when I was stressed. When I seen how much you guys were enjoying it I pushed myself to write more and more so I didn't let you down. Thank you for loving my story💜!
Kore || A Hades and Persephone Retelling by madisonkunzler
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In a time where monsters raged and immortals reigned, two star-crossed lovers fight every obstacle to be together. Persephone and Hades find themselves buried in godly drama and anger and fighting across opposite worlds to finally be together. This is the story of how Kore, Goddess of Spring, came to be Persephone, Queen of Hell. There was no kidnapping, no forced eating, and no ignorance... just a smart girl, a handsome god, and a desire to be free.. * Completed Story Undergoing Major Editing*
The Queen Below by bitysmith
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A retelling of the Hades and Persephone myth, a story of fate, the struggle for power, and love found in the most unexpected places. ***** Persephone has been raised in Olympus all her life - her mother absent, her father a cruel king, with her siblings teaching her all they know. She has seen all of what the gods and goddesses do and she is sick of it. When she learns her safety is threatened by staying in Olympus, she flees to the Underworld. There she stays until she learns that her leaving has caused the world to wilt. But leaving behind her newfound friends and Lady of the Underworld is something she will not do willingly, no matter the consequences. [[word count: 150,000-200,000 words]] Cover designed by Regina Dionela Content Warning: Mentions of rape and incest