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.

Can you fall in love with a monster? Great, how's 5? Oh, and someone *might* be hunting you down just when you think you have enough problems... * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In desperate need of money following an accident, and freshly out of his gap year, the 19 year-old Blythe had to take a deal with a college. The 'MCC', or Monster's Community College. As one of the few humans volunteering to go here AND a tutor, he's got plenty on his plate already, but fate has other plans as he quickly learns. Struggling through classes is one thing, but love and war are another, unfamiliar threat to him, both literally and otherwise as mysterious forces cause trouble for him and his new friends(hopefully more?) here. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * This is my first work and I will make mistakes, so feel free to comment anything you notice off or any inconsistencies so I can improve, please! Updates will likely be a bit rocky, but should be once every 2 weeks minimum, with most chapters between 1500-2500 words each!

Before the Elements of Harmony, before the Royal sisters, before the Pillars of Magic, there was Somnambula. A humble noble's daughter, who lived in a more heroic time. A mare who would be courted by a prince, loved by a mare of rare beauty, would fight to keep peace, and eventually defy a God. Only a small fraction of her story has been told, now in her own words she tells the truth behind the myth.

A party. A cat. A murder. Twelve mythical creatures, all starring in an upcoming film, run frantic through the movie studio as they all get murdered one by one. One of them is the murderer but who is it? This is comedic, trust me. It's not finished yet and I haven't really gotten much time to write so be patient with me.

*Fan fiction for Zodiac Academy* Ada has always been the shy, quiet girl at Zodiac academy. Her senior year is finally here and she's decided to make it the best year yet. Giving into her whims and desires seems scary, will it all be worth it?

Benjamin Jam B. Booker IV, or Jam, comes from a long line of Wizards, Sorcerers, and Witches. During his examination to become and Acoloyte of The Institute things don't go exactly as planned. A mythical sphinx kills a teacher and this murder is tied to him. Now Jam finds himself surrounded by rumor, myth, mystery, murder and strange prophecies. Will Jam be able to unravel the mysteries surrounding him, his future self, and the Mythical Sphinx or is he destined to fulfill a grim prophecy?

In a land far different from our own. Aseanora welcomes all. Most humans cannot see the true wonders of the magical world but for those who do it is an unforgettable experience. In a tale of magic and mystery follow the story of a young girl trying to find the cause of her parents bloody disappearance. A story of fantasy, love, and betrayal will the ones we love betray our trust? A modern fantasy with LGBT elements but not centered around it. For love is love.

Info inside, the art is not mine and all credit goes to the artists

"You're mine to own, kid, do you hear me?" ____ In which a man owns a cat. A cat which, to say the least, doesn't want to be owned. 16 years old, declawed, clipped and shackled, Koga is a young 'sphinx,' a little boy with little wings and little horns and the ears and tail of a panther. Like others of his kind, he's a pet to a wealthy owner who sees him as little more than an animal to own. But, like others of his kind, he's able to take on a feral, ancient, and relatively powerful form as he so desires. Or so he'd like to think. Owner Morgan has plans of his own and is grooming him now to meet a lass, arranged to be married to her to continue a show quality bloodline. Join Koga and his friends as he faces a decision-- let these plans for his future continue, or fight it and free himself?

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

Set in a city full of zombies, a hacker has a conversation with a deranged serial killer. A kind of prelude to the events that take place in my debut novel, “The Sphinx Gambit”

Viper Jones has always kept to herself, but when her parents die it gets worse. She starts being troublesome and distant. And she refuses to let anyone in. That is until Blake Daniels comes along. Blake shows her a man who had a connection with her parents before they died and how special she really is. Follow Viper on her journey of hate, mystery, regret, and love. Sorry, I suck at descriptions. I promise it is good, just please read it and see how you feel. Thnx.

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 😘

He thought he was helping her, he thought keeping her there would mean she was safe. She wants to be an adventurer, and she's determined to make that dream happen. Wether her father approves of it or not.

Aliyah Sphinx is a fiction book series about an orphan girl who solves mysteries. This is the first of many books I am going to write in the "Aliyah Sphinx" series. Aliyah goes on her first adventure to find out that the locket her mother gave her, was actually the key to unlock a giant secret!

Thanks for taking your time to read my description. This is going to be my very first book I will be writing on here, I hope y'all like it! Starla is a sphinx with rare coloring, and is being hunted by a man that is in madly in love with her. This man neglected her and kept her in a cell, but still said he had loved her. Many months pass and Starla's best and only friend Zora comes and breaks her out, together they make their way to a village and meet two strange men with a weird and strangely friendly aura about them.