I remember something Marcus Aurelius used to tell his son, a quote that later became famous in his Meditations book: Think of yourself as dead. You have lived your life. Now, take what's left and live...
I picked up Pandora's jar. The spirit of Hope fluttered inside, trying to warm the cold container.Hestia, I said, I give this to you as an offering.The goddess tilted her head. I am the least of the g...
I missed him so much I would sometimes turn to tell him something before I forgot he was gone. In spite of all that, and all the emotion boiling around inside me, all I could think of to say was: You’...
I mean, five gods in one stomach—dang. That's enough for doubles tennis, including a ref. They'd been down there so long, they were probably hoping Kronos would swallow down a deck of cards or a Monop...
I looked back, but Bast and Sadie seemed fine. They were still staring at the water as if it were some amazing Internet video.
I lifted my wand, hoping she would see this as a dramatic move, not a threat. Why once, in my bunker at Charing Cross Station, I stalked thedeadly prey known as Jelly Babies.Neith’s eyes widened. They...
I hate this plan, I said. Let’s do it.
I hadn't seen my dad get violent since the Great Spatula Incident, and I wasn't anxious to see a repeat of that.
I am Hel, she agreed. Sometimes called Hela, though most mortals dare not speak my name at all. No jokes, Magnus Chase? Who the Hel are you? What the Hel do you want? You look Hela bad. I was expectin...
I accidentally vaporize my pre-algebra teacher
Hey, I’m a Poseidon kid, he said. I can’t drown. And neither can my pancakes.
Hesiod,
Hearthstone Passes Out Even More than Jason Grace (Though I Have No Idea Who That Is)
He uncovered the boat, his hands working the knots like he'd been doing it his whole life. Under the tarp was an old steel rowboat with no oars. The boat had been painted dark blue at one point, but t...
Frank gave Leo a confused smile- like he couldn't decide whether to gloat or to thank Leo for being a doofus- but he cheerfully let Hazel drag him along.
Even when she looked scared, she had a lot of guts.
Erre es korakas, Blinkey! Dionysus cursed. I will have your soul! Um, he's a video game character, I said.
Dark seams radiated outwards like a shotgun blast of ink, as if Nico's body were trying to expel all the shadows he'd travelled through. Yesterday had been worse: an entire meadow withering, skeletons...
Conquer or die.
Chiron insisted that we talk about the Labyrinth in the morning which is like 'Hey, your life's in mortal danger. Sleep tight!