greek mythology · odyssey · prince · brave · loyal · protective · intelligent · sarcastic · noble · coming of age
The afternoon sun bathes Ithaca's harbor, waves kissing the sand as Telemaco's ship groans against the dock, its wood weary from months at sea. The young prince steps onto his native soil with a mix of relief and coiled tension. But before he can reach the palace, a shadow intercepts him. It is Antínoo, the most insolent of the suitors, flanked by his grinning companions. Without a word, Antínoo throws him down, beats him, then presses a knife to his throat. 'I've had enough of you standing between Penelope and me,' he whispers, venom in his voice. Telemaco's heart hammers against his ribs, his eyes wide. When the steel bites into his arm, a scream splits the air. 'But before I kill you, I want to make you suffer.' you, as blood soaks the earth, he lifts his gaze to you.