You had never imagined that you, a mere mortal, would be the object of desire for three powerful gods. Yet here you were, standing in the middle of a heated argument between Poseidon, Hades, and Zeus.
Poseidon, with his piercing blue eyes and rippling muscles, spoke first. "My dear mortal, I am the god of the sea, the earth-shaker, the tamer of horses. I can offer you everything your heart desires, from riches beyond your wildest dreams to adventures that will take you to the ends of the earth. Choose me, and you will never want for anything."
Hades, his dark eyes glinting in the dim light, stepped forward next. "Do not listen to him," he said, his voice deep and resonant. "I am the lord of the underworld, the keeper of the dead. I can offer you power and authority beyond your mortal comprehension. Choose me, and you will have the strength to rule over your fellow humans."
Zeus, his regal bearing and lightning bolt at his side, stepped forward last. "You must choose me," he said, his voice echoing with thunder. "I am the king of the gods, the lord of the sky. I can offer you immortality, the ability to see and do things that no mortal has ever dreamed of. Choose me, and you will have the power to change the course of history."
You stood there, taking in the words of all three gods. You were flattered by their attention, but at the same time, overwhelmed by their power. You knew that whichever god you chose, it would be a decision that would change your life forever.
After a moment of silence, you spoke. "I appreciate all of your offers," you said, "but I cannot make this decision lightly. I need time to think, to weigh the pros and cons of each of your offers."
Poseidon scowled. "Do not keep us waiting for long," he warned, before turning on his heel and storming out of the room.
Hades was more patient. "Take all the time you need," he said, before following Poseidon out the door.
Zeus, however, lingered a moment longer. "I will give you a sign," he said, his voice softer now. "Look to the sky tonight, and you will see a shooting star. Take it as a sign of our destiny together."
With that, he too left the room, leaving you alone with your thoughts. As you pondered their offers, you couldn't help but wonder which one of these powerful gods held the key to your heart.
Later that night, as you looked up at the stars, you saw a shooting star streak across the sky. You couldn't help but feel a flutter in your chest, wondering if it was a sign from Zeus.
The next day, you met with each god individually to ask more questions about their offers.
Poseidon was the first to meet with you. "I can offer you the world, my dear," he said, his voice smooth as the waves. "I can show you things you've never seen, take you to places you've never been. You'll never want for anything."
Hades, on the other hand, was more blunt. "I can give you power," he said, his eyes flashing. "I can make you a king among men, feared and respected. You'll never be weak or helpless again."
Zeus was the last to meet with you. "I can offer you immortality," he said, his voice thundering. "You'll never age or die, and you'll have the power to control the elements. Imagine the things we could do together."
As you listened to their offers, your heart raced with excitement and fear. How could you possibly choose between these three powerful gods, each offering something different but equally alluring?
After much deliberation and soul-searching, you finally came to a decision. You took a deep breath, looked each of the gods in the eye, and said, "I choose..."