In an age when marble still remembered the footsteps of gods, a mortal maiden beautiful enough to provoke divine jealousy became entangled in a forbidden love spanning heaven and earth. When her beauty threatened the supremacy of the goddess of love, the wheels of fate began to turn—she was prophesied to marry a monster even the gods feared. But what awaited her in darkness: death, or a love requiring her very soul as its wager? One lamp, one drop of oil, revealed the most beautiful truth in the cosmos, yet ignited the cruelest price. When trust shattered, she must face four impossible trials alone, from sorting millions of seeds to descending into death's realm... This myth, told for two millennia, speaks not merely of gods and mortals, but of love's truth we all experience: True love is never love-at-first-sight fairy tales, but the courage to rebuild after breaking.
Mythology
Gods and Mortals
Epicquest
Redemption
Forbidden Love
Betrayal
Fated Mates
Journey
Hero
Supernatural
Prophecy
Magic
Audiobook details
GenreFairy Tales and Folklore, Fantasy
Length4 hrs 33 mins
Publish dateOct 13, 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 audiobooks by Cogitator
