Apollo's Game

[Frerard]

"I cannot touch you, Frank," Gerard took a step back, holding both hands as if to surrender.

I leaned back against the end of the bed, letting the translucent sheets of crimson curtains fall back into place, obscuring my face and body, I assumed to the god's dismay. I let out a deep sigh.

"Make me a saint, my god."

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A boastful god of the moon, Gerard, makes a bet with Apollo that he can last a year on earth. Gerard meets a young and faithful hellenic priest named Frank, who runs a temple dedicated to the moon god himself.