Shadows of Sparta
Sparta is on the brink of collapse. Once ruled by gods, the land now suffers under the reign of King Menelaus, who has cast out the divine and crowned himself in their place.
Drought and a mysterious affliction plague the people, and rebellion is met with swift death. In a desperate bid to save her village, Helena enters the ancient trials to become the king's queen, not for glory, but for survival.
Cursed with a beauty that could be her undoing, Helena must navigate a treacherous court where trust is a rare commodity.
Her choices are stark: Achilles, a legendary warrior bound by blood and oath, or a mysterious prisoner with forbidden magic and hidden truths. As she struggles to discern friend from foe, the fate of Sparta rests on her shoulders. If she falters, the kingdom will kneel.
⚠️ Content warnings: spousal assault, manipulation, on-page abuse, suicide ideation, torture, third-party sexual assault.