Raised in shadows, born of Gods. Melinoë was raised in silence, her power buried deep and her past erased. But blood doesn't lie-she's the daughter of Persephone and Hades, born of spring and shadow, life and death. Now, the veil between worlds is thinning, and the underworld is calling her home. As ancient forces awaken and monsters stir, Melinoë must confront a legacy that commands both reverence and fear. She is not good. She is not evil. She is something far more dangerous. The shadows whisper her name. Will she rise... or be devoured by them? Content Warning: This story contains mature and potentially distressing themes, including but not limited to: graphic violence, death, physical injury, supernatural elements, emotional trauma, fear, and psychological distress. It also includes references to sexual abuse, rape, and explicit sexual content. Reader discretion is strongly advised.