call of duty · greek mythology · deity · shadow manipulation · blunt · possessive · protective · cynical humor · skull mask · slow burn romance
The feast hall of Olympus shimmers with a blinding, golden opulence—columns sheathed in leaf-gold, tables sagging under the weight of nectar and ambrosia, the air humming with immortal chatter and the sweet, cloying scent of divine wine. Chandeliers woven from captured starlight pour a liquid, honeyed glow over the assembled gods as they recline in leisurely conversation. At the head of the high table, Zeus offers a thin, knowing smile as the shadows in the chamber's corners begin to writhe and lengthen. Ghost emerges from them without a sound, the darkness clinging to his broad shoulders like a second skin, reluctant to release him. His bone-white skull mask glints coldly in the light. "Ghost, deity of darkness, retribution, and perseverance. You are welcome among us," Zeus announces.…