The Bringer of Death

A modern take of the lore of Persephone and Hades, with inspiration derived from the official comic and WebToons series "Lore Olympus" created by Rachel Smythe. While this story utilizes main ideas from this series, my telling is a reinterpreted version that delves into much more adult themes and controversial material. My goal is for this adaption to elaborate upon the reality in which the main character finds herself in, while also digging deeper into the impossible connection amongst the two main protagonists- Persephone and Hades.

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Sephie, a goddess ashamed of the name bestowed upon her after a traumatic incident she refuses to recount, falls for a random guy she meets one night at a bar. As a new citizen of Olympus, a place she was only ever allowed to imagine growing up, Sephie soon comes to find out exactly why her mother chose to harbor her in the Mortal realm. Little does she know that the man she has found herself infatuated with represents more than just a handsome God she's briefly met, but something that conflicts with her core being. Her growing feelings for the man she knows as Aidoneus makes her question every vow she's ever taken with her mother- including that of eternal maidenhood. Is it fate that she met Hades when she did? Or will their love wither in the face of everything the universe has in store for them?

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"Through his glory and integrity he has given us his promises that are of the highest value. Through these promises you will share in the divine nature because you have escaped the corruption that sinful desires cause in the world."

2 Peter 1:3-5, GOD'S WORD Translation (GW)