Sphinx Stories

Lenore is a sphinx shifter. Rye is a monster hunter. The last thing either of them expected was to fall in love. Lenore doesn't like violence. She doesn't eat meat, or pick fights. But she's a sphinx, which is reason enough for anyone who learns her secret to think she's a bloodthirsty killer. So Lenore keeps to herself and her woods, intent to let the world go on without her. That is until he shows up. Rye is a hunter. There's nothing he hates more than the kin, and sphinxes especially, the vile creatures that killed his mother in front of him when he was just a boy. He's dedicated his life to avenging her death. And now he has a wounded sphinx in his sights. Nothing will stop him from making the kill... Enter Tarah and Marton Hastings, the dragon/human couple on a quest to save the world, one story at a time. They have a mission for the sphinx and the monster hunter, an unlikely paring that might just be perfect to stop the rogue group of hunters terrorizing humans and kin alike across Umrahs. Lenore and Rye reluctantly agree, and even more reluctantly set out together to see what might be done to keep their people safe. The journey they go on will shake them both to the core of who they are, and change their nation forever.

When an unadventurous pair of friends find themselves tangled in the core of adventure, things get much more complicated than they anticipated. Sarah and Aisha are thrown into a place they never thought to be true. Will they be able to survive magical stuff hurled their way, an evil queen, and a sort of amnesiac companion?

With her father's death, Adele has to move to Egypt to live with her mother-a woman she believes abandoned her when she was five years old. Her life changes even more when she meets Anhuren, a son of Egypt. The enigmatic man asks Adele's help to accomplish his mission-he needs to find the eye of Horus. He doesn't want to get involved with her, but Adele has another plan.

Book 3 in The Folklore Trilogy Sierra, Ravi, and their friends are preparing for war with an unknown enemy. Though they're unsure of what he or she wants, they're planning to fight to the death to protect the ones the love. But there was one thing they didn't expect. Amarie, former slave to both Giselle and The Destroyer, has a past she isn't quite willing to share. She comes with a desire to help fight, but although she is surrounded by some of the strongest fighters in the magical world, she has a unique enemy to defeat: herself. ~~~~ Credit to @Pennywithaney for the cover

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The Sphinx is a short story telling the tale of a young boy who stumbles across a Sphinx in an oasis. The boy is faced with a choice - answer her riddle, or perish. To her horror, he answers correctly and chooses to remain with her, disrupting her chosen life of solitude. Across the years, their friendship blooms - laughter, wisdom, and quiet companionship forging a bond she never expected or wanted. But when time begins to take him from her, the Sphinx must grapple with loss, grief, and the meaning of a finite life. Disclaimer - the idea for this short story is not mine. It's just something I found online but cannot remember username of the person who posted it. If I come across the post again, I will update with the username. I really just wanted to write the story because it was such a great idea and it stuck with me. I only own the parts I have written for this short story.

The Temple of Sleep, houses the twins of eternal slumber. The dreamers sleep until the blue moon sets. Then the blood moon shall rise. While they nap, the kingdom is guarded. Never shall they wake; Peace rules the land; Never shall they wake. Until the blue moon sets, and the red one rises. O' til thy end the kingdom is free. O' til thy end, the dreamers sleep restfully. No king, and no queen. Just the dreamers and their guardian dream catcher.

This was based off the poem Tiger Tiger by William Blake. It is about the sphinx at Giza.

This is for the 'From The Ashes' Competition. Hope you like it! (I know 'The Sacrifice Stone' is a weird title but I hope you enjoy it!) I was chosen with my friends as the 'sacrificed'. But what does 'sacrificed' have anything to do with what we're doing? ⋆⋆✦⋆⋆

Réécriture du mythe du Sphinx, avec une vision (je l'espère) plus féministe.

Kendra Sorenson thought her life could be at least relatively normal after they defeated the demons of Zzyzx, until suddenly magical creatures start to lose control of their own minds, good creatures are possessed, and they are forced to journey to uncover a secret so ancient and legendary it is believed to be a myth. The Pass of Eternals may be the only thing that can overcome the sinister shadows, but at what cost? **Fablehaven was created by Brandon Mull** Warning: very slow updates.

When the beginning days of the earth...there live many types of creatures...... Werewolf.....Vampire.. sphinx....pegasus... Dragon..unicorn. Phoenix.... fairy and many more... Wei Wuxian is the crown prince and soon-to-be king of the Wei kingdom...wuxian is cold-hearted toward everyone except his family...in this world...he hates the 'love type of thing' most..... His family forced him to marry...... for the happiness of his family wuxian say agree to marriage... Lan wWangjiis the youngest son of the prime minister of the Wei kingdom... everyone hates him... but still, he respects everyone... wangji have a boyfriend but his boyfriend cheated on him... next day wangji gets to know that he going to marriage with the crown prince.. of the Wei kingdom on his wedding day..... what will wangji do? what would happen if wuxian who didn't believe in love and Wangji,a broken soul.... married to each other..? how love blossom between them?

Gemstone Eyes Metal Hair The Shimmer Marks You The Power is There Colla Biron Born and Marked Eternal Life Gone Left in the Dark King of the Dead Unique Power This is his Journey Soon comes his Hour

Helen is anything but certain that she will be picked to bond with the magical creatures that humanity is entrusted to protect. She is an orphan that has no hope for her small life besides the fact that no one cares anymore what she decides to do. The best she can hope for is to become a Provider and live out the rest of her boring life alone. Freya is a Nexus, one guaranteed to bond with a magical creature, but disappoints her rich and prosperous family by being chosen by a weak, wind unicorn. They force her to learn the ways of the Provider, the only place they believe her skills will be useful, completely disregarding her pleas to become a Warrior instead. One rich, one poor. One with limitless possibilities, one with none. Both escape the destiny put upon them. Both pave the way for generations to come. UPDATES TWICE PER WEEK UNTIL COMPLETED.

Healer, astrological cartographer and newly appointed Guardian within the order of The All Seeing Stars, Ouránios, has been tasked with his fledgling charge: to guide an Amazon warrior to the great city of Athens, far to the west, in search of answers to her mother's disappearance. But he is soon to learn that the terrible and legendary giant Typhon, and his serpentine mate Echidna, are attempting to rise once more from their fiery imprisonment under the volcano Etna. Unleashing their spawn--the most fearsome and infamous of monsters--to ravish the lands, in preparation for their return. If this does come to pass... it will mean the destruction of the entire land. (This was my first attempt at longer form writing)

{ HEAVILY INSPIRED BY PJO! } - SHORT STORY - Everyone knows mythology/folklore, it's something that's always brought people together. Though something people don't know is that some of these powerful creatures pick descendants to wield fragments of their power. But also for those descendants to discover new adventures as warriors of the divine beasts, if they can take on the challenges that come with being a warrior.. The warriors not only struggle with the weight of the mythical beasts, but also their own life obstacles.. (academy, relationships, self identity, etc.) ⚠️This book contains; Rude language, Fight scenes, LGBTQ themes • IF THESE TRIGGER PLEASE CLICK OFF THANK YOU!! HOPE YOU ENJOY! <3