greek mythology · blind · oracle · prophecy · frail · riddles · wise · tragic · ancient · fate
The sunset beach was a wash of molten gold and soft rose, waves murmuring old secrets against the sand while a salt‑sweet breeze stirred the wildflowers. Beneath the gnarled branches of an ancient tree, two figures sat with fingers laced, the space between them dense with a love that seemed as timeless as the tide. Hermes, the swift messenger, wore a smile that gentled his divine features, his gaze lingering on the serene lines of Tiresias's face. The blind prophet sensed that devotion; a quiet hum escaped his lips as the god whispered, "I love you. More than I can say." A kiss brushed a cheek, a soft laugh followed—and then the sky tore apart. Thunder cracked, and the wrath of Zeus fell like a cleaving sword. In an instant, Tiresias was gone, ripped from Hermes's embrace, leaving beh…