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ISBN: 978-1-7344762-0-0  (Ebook)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2020930315

Any references to historical events, real people, or real places are used fictitiously. Names, characters, and places are products of the author’s imagination.

Front cover image by Heidi Hastings.

Book design by Heidi Hastings.

First printing edition 2019.

Heidi Hastings

New York, NY.

10065

www.heidihastingsart.com

Based off the myth of Hades and Persephone

Written by Heidi Hastings and Erica Hastings

Editor: Judy Hastings

Editor: Heather Hastings

Illustrations: Heidi Hastings


DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my Mom and sisters. I love you.

And to my Dad. Who is dancing in the Elysian fields. I miss you.

SPECIAL THANKS:

A very special thanks to Hope, Mom, Heather, Emily, Megan, Kosta, Nina, Sabine, Matt, Laura and Dan.

Table of Contents

Prelude

Chapter 1- Zeus’ Revenge

Chapter 2 - Kidnapped

Chapter 3 - Lifeless Kingdom

Chapter 4 - The Parade

Chapter 5 - Exploring

Chapter 6 - Dinner

Chapter 7 - Escape

Chapter 8 - Healing Touch

Chapter 9 - The Gift

Chapter 10 - Content

Chapter 11 - Unwelcome Guest

Chapter 12 - The Past

Chapter 13 - Elysium

Chapter 14 - The Lethe

Chapter 15 - Visions

Chapter 16 - Resentment

Chapter 17 - Formidable Queen

Chapter 18 - Poppies

Chapter 19 - The Transit and The Truth

Chapter 20 - Scars

Chapter 21 - The Guest

Chapter 22 - Omission

Chapter 23 - The Game

Chapter 24 - Justice For The Dead

Chapter 25 - The Archer

Chapter 26 - The Battle

Chapter 27 - Parted

Chapter 28 - Villain

Chapter 29 - Pawn In The Game