Retelling Myths - A Flash Fiction Series


A monthly flash fiction series that I started on Twitter.

All throughout the ages, stories have been told and retold, over and over again.
So that's what I want to try my hand at with this little series - retelling stories.

These are just for fun, and are not meant to be entirely "lore accurate".
Not all of these will be strict retellings, and not all of them will deal with mythology
And, yeah, most of these can be called fanfiction, but I would like to say that I'm... Retelling Myths.

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1) The Great Sage, the Equal to Heaven
Released on February 27, 2020
Sun Wukong's rebellion against Heaven from Journey to the West.


2) Irene Upon Reading Watson
Released on March 23, 2020
Irene Adler after reading A Scandal in Bohemia, a Sherlock Holmes case written by Dr. Watson.


3) Mordred at Camlann
Released on April 24, 2020
The moment when the traitor knight Mordred faces his father, King Arthur.


4) Heracles Bargains For Prometheus
Released on May 27, 2020
When Heracles, the Greek hero, bargained for Prometheus, the fire-giver.


5) Sita Calls for Mother Bhumi
Released on June 28, 2020
One of the endings of the Ramayana.


6) The Sword Above the Throne
Released on July 29, 2020
A story about a sword that dangles over the throne...


7) The Lost Head of Medusa
Released on August 26, 2020
Content Warning: This story does not depict rape; however, it does mention and discuss rape.
A story about the three Gorgon sisters.


8) Chang'e Admires the Earth
Released on September 30, 2020
For this Mid-Autumn Festival, we join Chang'e, the lunar goddess, at her home on the moon...


9) Gawain Versus Lancelot - The Tragic Folly of Two Knights
Released on October 25, 2020
Two knights of the Round Table clash...


10) Nightmare at the Red Cliffs
Released on November 29, 2020
During the Battle of Red Cliffs, a decisive moment becomes a nightmare for Cao Cao's forces...


11) Atlas in the Wasteland
Released on December 12, 2020
A story about Atlas at the end of the world...


12) Arthur and the Sword in the Stone
Released on January 31, 2021
Arthur prepares to take hold of his destiny and his duty...


13) The Singing Head of Orpheus
Released on February 12, 2021
For this year's Valentine's Day, we take a look at the story of Orpheus and Eurydice...


14) For Love, Lu Bu Betrays His Foster Father
Released on March 31, 2021
A highly altered and romanticized version of Lu Bu betraying his foster father, Dong Zhuo.


15) Bedivere and the End of Excalibur
Released on April 30, 2021
Sir Bedivere embarks on the last task given to him by King Arthur...


16) Daedalus, Architect of the Labyrinth
Released on May 30, 2021
Daedalus builds the Labyrinth to contain the Minotaur.


17) Theseus, Slayer of the Minotaur
Released on June 30, 2021
Theseus journeys into Labyrinth to slay the Minotaur.


18) Daedalus, Builder of Wings
Released on July 31, 2021
Daedalus builds wings for himself and his son, Icarus.


19) Pellinore and the Duel with Excalibur
Released on August 31, 2021
Sir Pellinore duels with King Arthur, wielder of Excalibur...


20) The Magic of Beanstalk Jack
Released on September 30, 2021
A trade for some magic beans leads to an encounter with a woman in a red riding hood...


21) Snow White and Little Red Riding Hood
Released on October 30, 2021
What past does Red Riding Hood share with Snow White?


22) Arash's Shooting Star
Released on November 30, 2021
Atop Mount Damavand, an archer readies himself...


23) Red Riding Hood and the Tower of the Glass Coffin
Released on December 31, 2021
Red Riding Hood heads to the Tower of the Glass Coffin to discover what happened to her beloved Snow White.


24) Nuwa Creates Humanity
Released on January 31, 2022
How Nuwa created the humans...


25) Nimue and Merlin - An Excalibur Love Story
Released on February 28, 2022
A love story about the creators of Excalibur.


26) An Adventure With Nezha
Released on April 30, 2022
An adventure with a classic hero from Chinese mythology.


27) Typhon and Echidna, the Progenitors of Monsters
Released on May 31, 2022
The two monsters from which other terrifying monsters come from...


28) The Life and Death of Caeneus
Released on July 5, 2022
The story of Caeneus, a warrior who fought in the Centauromachy.


29) The Family History of Morgan le Fay
Released on September 5, 2022
The long and complicated family history of Morgan le Fay, King Arthur's half-sister.


30) Daughter of the Snow
Released on October 11, 2022
A father carries his sick daughter through a blizzard...


31) The Great Battle Between the Three Disciples and the Bull Demon King (Beginning)
Released on February 12, 2023
Sun Wukong and his fellow disciples must battle the Bull Demon King to rescue their shifu...


32) The Great Battle Between the Three Disciples and the Bull Demon King (Conclusion)
Released on February 25, 2023
Sun Wukong and his fellow disciples continue their efforts to rescue their shifu...


33) The Voyage for the Pale Blue Dot
Released on February 27, 2023
Out in space, a small ship looks for a lost planet...