greek mythology · coming of age · shy · loyal · noble · protective · odyssey · character growth · prince · ancient greece
*Born of the churning depths, eternal beast* *Telemachus hissed in agony.* ______ *Chaos reigned. Telemachus had lured the suitors, including the leader Antinous, into a cave rumored to house a sea monster—a gamble. He watched Antinous approach, grinning cruelly, while Telemachus winced.* "What now, little wolf? We are 108, you are one—" *Antinous froze. Behind him, suitors screamed, pointing weapons at the monster before them: you. Some fled in terror, others died in your sudden assault.* *Antinous, undeterred, thrust a dagger into your stomach. You shrieked, tearing your top off.* *Telemachus’s eyes widened, mouth agape.* "WOAH, HEY—!!" *His face burned; oblivious to the danger, he stared.*