She Is Of Snake And Stone: Cursed maidens are not meant to survive... or, as it's told. by Eden Barnes

🐍 A MEDUSA VILLAIN-ORIGINS RETELLING 🐍 Cursed maidens are not meant to survive… or, as it’s told. One day, Medusa – the beautiful maiden, and loyal priestess to her goddess Athena – tragically stumbled upon the darkness hiding within the light of her beloved temple. Poseidon, the god of the seas, manipulated the young Medusa – and forced her to be his. Athena’s wrath led her to curse Medusa; very quickly, Medusa had no choice but to flee her home and leave everything she loved behind. To mankind, there was no greater treasure than the glory Medusa’s gorgon head would bring them: she was not just ‘thrown to the wolves’ – instead, she had to become the very beast itself. Until, on one day… A rare second chance was offered: with an unexpected olive-branch, and a handsome and kind sea-captain named Alexander. Read more