Welcome to The Twelve Demigods, a story of memory, magic, and the unbreakable bonds forged in childhood and tested by fate.
Over a decade ago, twelve children were raised in secret—demigods hidden from the world and trained for a war they never fully understood. Then everything fell apart.
Now, the survivors are scattered, their pasts buried, their powers dormant, and their names forgotten. But something ancient is stirring. Monsters are hunting again. Prophecies are awakening. And the twelve must reunite before the past swallows them whole.
Told through the eyes of Zoe—a daughter of Hermes with wings and a mind that can reach across distance and memory—this story unfolds in two timelines: the uncertain present, and vivid flashbacks to a childhood lost too soon. Each chapter reveals a new piece of their shared history and the deep friendships, fears, and promises that shaped them.
To bring their world to life, each chapter is paired with a single illustrated scene, capturing one pivotal moment from the journey. You’ll also find character portraits throughout the story to help you visualize the demigods as they grow, struggle, and rediscover who they are—and who they’re meant to be.
This is a story about grief, loyalty, and found family. About what it means to hold on when everything is trying to pull you apart. About twelve lives, once connected—now on a collision course with destiny.
Prologue: The Fall of Olympus
For thousands of years, the Greek gods ruled from Mount Olympus, distant yet ever-watchful over humanity. Their presence shaped empires and myths, their children—demigods—walking the line between mortal and divine. These children became heroes, legends… and sometimes, monsters.
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Twenty years ago, the world changed.
A powerful demigod, driven by bitterness and ambition, united the adult demigods of Earth. He claimed the gods had grown weak, careless, unworthy of their thrones. With an army of the divine-blooded, he launched an attack on Olympus itself—an act so bold it split the sky with thunder.
The war was brutal. Three minor gods fell to the rebellion before the Olympians crushed the uprising. The traitor was slain, his name stricken from all divine records. His followers were destroyed alongside him.
But the victory brought no peace.
Zeus, King of the Gods, stood amid the ruins of Olympus, his fury burning brighter than the lightning in his hands. In his rage, he declared that all demigods were a threat to the gods’ dominion. One by one, the remaining adult demigods—those who hadn’t fought, those who had tried to hide—were hunted down and killed by his command.
It was only through the desperate pleas of Hera and Athena that twelve children were spared.
Twelve children. Too young to understand the war. Too innocent to be judged for it.
And so, Zeus sealed Olympus. The gates were locked—no god could leave, no mortal could enter.
Zeus decreed that Olympus would remain closed for all eternity—unless opened by the will of a major god… or by thirteen demigods joining their power as one.
There were only twelve.
And Zeus made sure it would stay that way.
After the war, the twelve remaining demigods were taken from their human parents and sent to a compound in the mountains. There, they could be kept safe from the demons and monsters that still roamed the Earth. Three guardians raised the demigods and taught them to control their abilities.
The oldest of the demigods is Hector, son of Hephaestus. The next oldest is Helena, daughter of Chloris. Then comes Peter, son of Nike. The next oldest are the twins, Leander and Ella, children of Apollo. Next is Stephen, son of Hestia. Then Bay, daughter of Amphitrite. Xandor, son of Astraeus, follows. Then Damian, son of Eros. Angelina is next—daughter of Nemesis. Then Phoenix, daughter of Hades. The youngest of the demigods is Zoe, daughter of Hermes.
