Manuscripts

By EclecticExclamations

A wide variety of myths and tales as told, or retold, by me.

By cryptoversal

Alkis has the strength of ten men. Iphicles comes from Ethiopian royalty. Pyrrha’s ancestor hatched from a dragon’s tooth. In seven-gated Thebes, these budding heroes will team up to redeem their honor, save their kingdom, and uncover shocking truths. BECOMING...

By shyredfox

An ex-gangster. A mysterious old woman. A mythological world of magic and danger hiding behind everyday life. Fresh out of jail, Umeji Tatsuya seeks redemption in a small town, far from his Yakuza ties. He’s barely moved in when the town’s feisty dowager,...

By shyredfox

What would you say if your local shrine was always pristine, yet nobody claimed to be the caretaker?  In Nonogawa, Inari is the most popular of the kami. Every Shrine to the god seems to clean and refresh the offerings themselves. Locals often visit the larger...

By cryptoversal

Essays and short stories on mythological topics. Some are scholarly. Some are goofy fun. Some may tie into pop culture or current events.

By cryptoversal

Nine years into the siege of Troy, the greatest Achaean warrior, Achilles, is sidelined by rage and resentment following a conflict with his commander, Agamemnon. This short but intense phase of warfare leads to devastating losses on both sides, conflict among...

By cryptoversal

Short takes and one-off poems on mythological topics. Some may be based on puns. Some may be based on modern pop culture. Some may reference current events.

By cryptoversal

Tricked for the last time by the titan Prometheus, Zeus vows revenge on the entire mortal race. His weapon of choice: Pandora. Verse by verse, the poems in this Pandora's puzzlebox can be unlocked by clues hidden throughout the Mythology in Verse pages.

By cryptoversal

Short takes and one-off poems on mythological topics. Some may be based on puns. Some may be based on modern pop culture. Some may reference current events.