A new version of the Minotaur story. I hope you enjoy the read.
I dream of the world outside, of trees.
People say they are green, some say they are brown.
I think they are both.
Like I, both human and a monster.
I live below the dungeons, below the royal kitchen and way below the throne. That is where my family sits. Ruling over a whole kingdom hiding a secret.
I am their secret.
A maze created explicitly for a beast like I. A monstrosity concocted by my own mother and father. An accident. From birth, I was raised to be better, to be faster to be the best. A son worthy of a King, a God but I was neither.
So here I sit on a wooden stool throne, a disfigured prince in the centre of a maze, alone.
A murderer.
Every first day of a new month. A new group of young men and women shall enter my maze and…
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Hi Diana, I’ve just nominated you for the Sunshine Blogger’s Award if you’d like to take part! Thank you!
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Thanks so much for thinking of me. That’s kind of you and I’m honored. 😀 I’ll be over to check it out!
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Yay! Hope you have fun with my question! 😁
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Awesome! Had me hooked all the way through and wanting to know more! I enjoyed the tension of character’s own self-discovery with the interplay of romance. Nicely done!
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Thanks for reading, Ethan. I was intrigued by the retelling of the story – very creative. I’m glad you enjoyed Wilnako’s story. 🙂
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What a great story. Thanks for sharing, Diana.
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It was so interesting, Jill. I liked the retelling of the myth in such a new way. Thanks for stopping by to read!
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Great story, Diana.
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Thanks for reading, Robbie. I was vaguely familiar with the Minotaur myth, and thought this was a clever take on it. Have a great week!
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Thank you very much Diana for reblogging and giving this chance. ❤️
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You’re very welcome. I love reading the stories and poems and sharing them with others. Thanks for playing!
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