Sphinx Stories

Welcome to our first-ever Echoes From the World. At @IdentityandCulture, we believe every story has a heartbeat and every culture has a secret. This activity is designed to bridge the gap between the stories we host in our reading lists and the diverse community that reads them. Together, we dive into our culture, spotlight a story, and challenge you, the people of the world, to decode a mystery. Every reader who joins us will receive a special participant sticker at the end of the month to celebrate their contribution to the community.

After Lance loses her family and planet she becomes careless. She encounters herself with a team that helps mythical creatures, not get trapped by humans. She is one of the mythical creatures herself and the rest of the team is too. One adventure with her captain changes everything for her.

A world with many different fantasy species, once in a tense peace, has now fallen into an all-out war, dragging many from any kingdom to fight in its bloody battles. Four from different species each vow to end the war for their own reasons, come together by a stroke of luck. Surrounded by mistrust and hatred, these four try to accomplish what seems impossible. A/N: The title is not that great right now, message or comment anywhere on the story if you have a better idea! I'm open to all suggestions. Enjoy!

What if every magical creature you'd ever heard of was real, driven into hiding by an army of violent zealots? This is reality for Sarah Heisen and Porter Collins. Sarah is a sphinx living a life of luxury in her family's mansion. Hidden from all danger, but shut off from the world, she wants nothing more than to escape. Porter is the Slayer's most promising recruit, and his skill is matched only by his hatred for those he hunts. The two are brought together as enemies, but fate has different plans for them. When an accident erases Porter's memory, he clings to Sarah for support. Now they are lost, injured, and helpless. If they want to survive, they will have to work together- and they may change the world as a result.

{ HEAVILY INSPIRED BY PJO! } - SHORT STORY - Everyone knows mythology/folklore, it's something that's always brought people together. Though something people don't know is that some of these powerful creatures pick descendants to wield fragments of their power. But also for those descendants to discover new adventures as warriors of the divine beasts, if they can take on the challenges that come with being a warrior.. The warriors not only struggle with the weight of the mythical beasts, but also their own life obstacles.. (academy, relationships, self identity, etc.) ⚠️This book contains; Rude language, Fight scenes, LGBTQ themes • IF THESE TRIGGER PLEASE CLICK OFF THANK YOU!! HOPE YOU ENJOY! <3

A short story following the book Footsteps of Giants. In a world bathed in light and balance, an ancient darkness awakens from the void. The Sphinx, a grotesque force of chaos, emerges, spreading shadow and destruction across the land. As dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures fall before its power, the celestial Light Dragon descends to defend the world. In an epic clash between light and shadow, the Light Dragon must harness the energy of the cosmos to push back the void's darkness. The battle reaches a crescendo, leaving the world in a moment of perfect harmony-before dissolving into stillness and nothingness.

"I don't know...I don't know if I'm strong enough to stay..." When Zanna Rosenwald finds out about her mothers past in a town called Coldbridge she must survive not only the townfolk but the secrets that have been buried for years. But among all of this can she find the stability and love she's craved for so long?

The tale of one cast out of their home into the harsh desert and their journey of discovery.

"Which is the heavier burden? The weight of the sky or the woe of your own heart." #2 in Burdens

"I think humans are really stupid" he floats to the other side of the room. "Really? But many of them idolize you" I say following him. His ruby eyes open"Pardon?" "Yes they're stupid, but they were originally your stupid creation."

Mic is a teenage witch, and student at Ironfall Academy for the Supernaturally Gifted. As he starts his Junior year at school, he runs into an old friend. Quinn is a water sprite, and also just starting her transition to be recognized as a girl. When she moves back to her hometown, no one from her past seems to recognize her, until she runs into her childhood best friend, Mic. As the two become close to each other once more, rumors start going around the school about suspicious activity involving a local gang, one that is said to use dark magic. With disappearing students and the school's policies becoming more and more intense, Mic, Quinn, and their friends may have to take some action of their own to save their community. Started: May 16, 2020 Cover by: @_FionaDickens_ *updates almost every Wednesday*

The Temple of Sleep, houses the twins of eternal slumber. The dreamers sleep until the blue moon sets. Then the blood moon shall rise. While they nap, the kingdom is guarded. Never shall they wake; Peace rules the land; Never shall they wake. Until the blue moon sets, and the red one rises. O' til thy end the kingdom is free. O' til thy end, the dreamers sleep restfully. No king, and no queen. Just the dreamers and their guardian dream catcher.

This story is about Cerberus and his mate who just happens to be a sphinx and the last one at that. Read with caution there will be mature content, this is my first book and first time writing mature content. Love yall, well not everyone 😘

There are legends that seek to be appreciated and celebrated across the universe. Whether for good or evil, they seek to be enamored by all, and worshipped as Gods. For this reason, a legend born to infiltrate the world, without recognition, is rare. This story is of one such legend. Her existence is whispered by few and her story is known to even fewer. From a simple, joyful girl living with a widowed father to a powerful, yet humble, protective Demi-sphinx. Karasi's life has been hurdled with trials and tribulations that have shaped her into the woman she is today. Though she preferred to move through the shadows without being celebrated for her heroic deeds, she was one of mankinds most selfless protectors. Now is the time her story comes to light as the legend for which she should be recognized! Book 2 of the Lost Legends Series

Many Heroes. One Prophecy. A retelling of Sphinx And The Cursed Mummy. Sphinx discovers a woman with the Blade of Osiris, trapped in Uruk. She is the foretold Oracle that will help the hero save Egypt from certain doom.

I Proudly Present, Camp Sphinx Adventures... My Trilogy Of Books Of Adventure and Fantasy In Camp Sphinx Welcome To Camp Sphinx, a place filled with monsters and scary creatures you can imagine. Landon, A high school student whose life change when one accident happened that transferred him into another realm in a secret campsite in the wilderness, nowhere to be navigated from the public.

More than anything Eagon Reynolds wants to live a normal human life with a normal human job, and have nothing to do with the Fae and the drama that follows them. But of course being a Fae himself, the universe has other plans for him. He meets an odd group of four twenty-something Fae girls with a knack for getting into trouble, and a desperate need for a bail out. A simple act of kindness toward them snowballs into an adventure he'd really rather not be going on. Unfortunately, it's not in his nature to say no to helping, so Eagon, his roommate a human named Nox, and a pair of Fae Marshals, set off on an adventure to save the lives of an optimistic but troubled Harpy with self control issues, the world's most awkward Siren, and a Sphinx who honestly would much rather be taking a nap in front of a fireplace right now. The Gems of Aldicot, The Cloak Trilogy Book One

This is set in a world where everyone shifts through the art of crafting and object and transfusing their animal spirit into an object. The first object is always a necklace and shows their main animal, which is always based on personality. Next often is a trade object of such, when they are in the final of their training, however its not always the case, it can also be a personality and based on various conditions. There has always been peace in this world, until a great unrest breaks out, causing chaos, and forming the unlikely of groups to fix it.

Paris dans un futur proche. Elona Musk, richissime héritière d'un empire technologique, s'était autoproclamée grande prêtresse et Fille du Sphinx. Son hégémonie sur la ville était sans limite. Pour accomplir sa mission, réconcilier la science et la magie, Elona organisait le concours de réalité augmentée « Anima Métamorphose ».

The side of hell never seen before /The story that rests within its walls /You might imagine it, but don't ask for more /For you never know when the time calls