Within the golden treasury of ancient Greek mythology lies a forgotten secret—Phaethon, the illegitimate son of Helios the Sun God, a youth who dared to challenge the cosmic order. When mockery echoed through the marketplace, when the label of "bastard" followed him like a shadow, he made a world-changing decision: to drive his father's solar chariot and prove his divine bloodline in a single day. But when the four stellar steeds sensed his mortal blood, when the runaway sun began scorching the earth and freezing the oceans, when Zeus's lightning gathered in the clouds, Phaethon finally realized—some powers cannot be wielded, even by a demigod. This is not merely a tale of pride and downfall, but a legend of paternal love, sacrifice, and eternity. In amber-colored tears, in the river's embrace, the truth shall be preserved forever...
Mythology
Gods and Mortals
Identity
Journey
Epicquest
Magic
Family
Prophecy
Chosenone
Coming of Age
Hero
Audiobook details
GenreFantasy, Historical Fiction
Length2 hrs 6 mins
Narrated bySelect Your Own
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 6, 2025
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1
9Chapter 9
2Chapter 2
10Chapter 10
3Chapter 3
11Chapter 11
4Chapter 4
12Chapter 12
5Chapter 5
13Chapter 13
6Chapter 6
14Chapter 14
7Chapter 7
15Chapter 15
8Chapter 8
About the author
Cogitator
I am Cogitator, a traveler navigating the myriad dimensions of storytelling. My work knows no fixed boundaries. I journey from the stark landscapes of realism to the fluid dreamscapes of the surreal, from the whispers of history to the prophecies of a world yet to come.
In every story, I strive to explore the complexities of the human condition and find a thread of truth within fiction.
If a story of mine resonates with you, I would consider it the highest honor. I look forward to sharing this journey with you.View all by Cogitator