ENTWINED

Step into a world where ancient Greek mythology intertwines with modern life, where destiny is woven by the Fates, and where soulmates are both a blessing and a curse. Avery, a Hellenicus descendant, dreads the day she'll meet her soulmate, fearing the loss of privacy and the constraints of a predetermined bond. But as her 18th birthday approaches, bringing with it the dreaded Gathering and the Awakening Ceremony, she finds herself caught between a past heartbreak and a burgeoning, unexpected hope. Will she embrace her destiny, or fight against the invisible threads that bind her? Dive into 'Entwined' and uncover the secrets of the Hellenicus, the power of the 'click,' and the true meaning of connection.

The chill of the Alaskan winter bit at my cheeks as I stared out my bedroom window, the snow-covered landscape mirroring the frost that had settled in my stomach. Tomorrow was the day. The day I, Avery Montgomery, a mere Regular, would journey to the fabled Court in Denali for my first Gathering.

My mother's voice, shrill even through the floorboards, cut through my thoughts like an icicle. "Avery! Did you hear what I just said? Remember to set your alarm!"

I sighed, toothbrush still in hand. The word 'soulmate' echoed in my head, sending a familiar shudder down my spine. Most Hellenicus dreamt of this day, of the 'click' that would bind them to their other half. Me? I dreaded it. It felt less like romance and more like an arranged marriage I could never escape, a total breach of privacy I couldn't bear.

Later, as I lay in bed, the worn shoebox hidden beneath it felt heavier than usual. Inside, a faded photo of Bryan and me stared back, a painful reminder of a life I’d hoped for, a future snatched away. Without him, my escape plan felt impossible, leaving me tethered to a destiny I despised. But then, there was Carlo. A flicker of hope, fragile yet persistent, that maybe, just maybe, this fate wouldn't be as terrible as I imagined.

ENTWINED

Young Adult Coming of Age Greek Mythology Destiny Soulmates