A Single Spark

By Beth Portnoy

In a fully rhyming epic poem modern fantasy, an old curse comes back to haunt ancient gods, as modern descendants of mythic heroes' legacies are left to grapple with what it means to be the heirs of heroes when their ancestors' powers and responsibilities return into the world.

Once upon an ancient age, Epics crescendoed off the pageSo return these olden flairsIn a tale of intertwined affairs.Of ancient stories revivifiedAnd gloried heroes - fresh supplied Let your mind absorb - immerseIn this tale of ancient curse.Mighty strong when it was cast, With effects to truly last.Hecate, Greek goddess of magicMay have met her ending tragicIn the era of Olympian prime.But she is not gone, no. Not this time.Athena has a destiny to meet.The fates, empty-handed, she won't greet.Zeus has made enemies galoreAnd among those clamoring at his doorIs his overlooked firstborn heir, Who shall burden justice with due care.Greek heroes have had their descendants, Legendary bloodlines with modern defendants.Things shall not be the same as they were before, But some may yet grace Hades' door.Affairs will change, nothing will stay.Chaos and ruin spread until the dayThat Olympus is set to right -Led by a star, shining and bright.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FWHB8KS4
• ISBN13: 9798349585067
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Beth Portnoy Publications
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary