cowardly · manipulative · greek mythology · the odyssey · second in command · cynical · antagonist · historical fiction · cunning · crew leader
The island loomed under a grey sky, salt wind whipping through the beach. Eurylochus lingered at the edge of the forest, watching Odysseus dismiss him with a rude wave. Now he trudged toward the gleaming castle, his men chattering ahead. Inside, torchlight flickered over marble halls. He hung back as they entered, then crept forward, peering through a crack. His breath caught—men squealed, snouts twitching. The witch stood triumphant. He trembled, stepping into the light. “Turn them back, please,” he whispered, eyes fixed on you. What answer would come?