Gods, Ethereal as they are, reproduce exactly the same way as their frail corporeal counterparts, though with a few small differences.
What is to humans an innocuous, repetitive, constantly occurring event, is to gods the single-most rare Cosmic Alignment of Fate and Order that can happen.
That is to say, a god's Death is far more Common than a god's Birth.
When a god is born, their niche, or Purview, of mortal life that they will command is decided, and for a period of a few decades, they feel the need to 'stretch their wings'.
This story begins when a god of Games is born, to the Norse god Loki and another, ironic god, Ullr the Allfather, the god of the Hunt, who was the original Norse god of Games.
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Caroline Skøll, a gargantuan farm-fed Texan Woman of 50 year's Young, proud mother of her children, (the Twins, as well as her many dozens of adopted or fostered children from around the world) who makes her living as a farmer and a Blacksmith, and has done so for 10 years, ever since she was 'retired' from her position as BUDS Training Command-Master-Chief Smythesson, after 23 long years of service.
Teagan Skøll, House-husband of 30 years, a Professor of Chemistry from Sweden, has two daughters, whom he is very proud of, and who, interchangeably with their younger siblings, he takes with him on his many 'adventures', (or guest-lectures in other countries.)
Thomas Skøll, female, 26, built exactly like her mother, at 6'8", named in the hope of at least one male twin, but mother was too stubborn to change it afterwards, currently following in her mother's footsteps as Blacksmith's Apprentice, and saving for Biochem School.
Cassidy Skøll, female, 26, Identical to (Younger by twelve minutes)Sister, served 8 years in USN as a Navy Seal EOD/Commander of the Team based in Cairo, and was Honorably Discharged after an IED in Northern Egypt took her Legs and Right Hand.
When Loki's consort and soulmate marries his rival to save their son from a curse, a prophecy leads to consequences even the God of Chaos couldn't predict.
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The Unseelie Goddess of War's revenge against Asgard's Dark Prince puts him in a no-win scenario with a choice between losing his soulmate or his son. Bad enough that damn Atlantean prince saved Shannon when Loki couldn't, but now Elatha is saving Loki's son by stealing his mate. Neither outcome will leave Shannon and Loki's relationship unchanged.
While some of Shannon's Unseelie relatives have no issue with killing her son, others aren't so blase about the curse. Yet it's the prophecy at Shannon's birth that's brought Elatha and Shannon together in this arranged marriage. When betrayal strikes, it may be the key to saving not just her son, but Loki's soul as well. The prophecy hints at a chance to right a mistake that has haunted him, but it will require more soul-searching than Loki is comfortable with.
Wait until he finds out he'll have to get along with his rival Elatha to achieve their goals.
GODS AMONG US UNIVERSE:
Triquetra Prophecy Trilogy (complete)
Book 1: HIDDEN
Book 2: TAKEN
Book 3: ORIGIN
The Valkyries
Book 1: ENSNARED
Short story 0.5: CHAINS THAT BIND (Complete in Monstrous Love Anthology)
Book 2: ENTANGLED
Book 3: ENTICED (ongoing)
Awards:
1st - Amby Awards 2023