The Goddess's Wishes

By Lissette E. Manning

Her wish is their command.

Artemis has a plan. Her eye has fallen on the throne of Olympus, and she’ll do anything to get it. She knows Zeus won’t give it up so easily, but she’s determined to dethrone him, none-the-less. Her father is known for his infamous romps amongst the mortals. Surely, there must be something she can use against him?

When her attention is drawn to Callidora Spiros, she soon realizes that her father does indeed have secrets. Brazen and beautiful, the girl piques her interest in more ways than one, though Artemis isn’t quite sure as to how she’s truly tied to the gods. Intent on discovering what her father has kept hidden for so long, she’ll need as much help as she can get.

Demanding and willful, Artemis has been known to achieve her every whim. With the bat of an eyelash, or a simple word, she’s wrapped many a man around her little finger. The gods, on the other hand, aren’t so easy to bring around. Never-the-less, she’s going to do everything possible to gain the upper hand. Mount Olympus will be hers, with or without the help of the other gods and goddesses.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Lissette E. Manning
• Release date: Oct 1, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301992362

Lissette E. Manning

Lissette E. Manning is an author from Connecticut. She has been writing since she was six-years-old, and spends most of her time trying to place her thoughts into order and giving life to the stories that are always brewing inside her head.She enjoys reading books, listening to music, playing the occasional video game, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. She’s also a bit of a computer geek.Her writing genres of choice are Science-Fiction/Fantasy, Romance, Paranormal, Short Stories, as well as Poetry. She’s currently working on several projects such as The Secret Keeper, Tales of Velosia: The Prophecy, The Corsicanth Princess, and many more.

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Lissette E. Manning

The Goddess’s Wishes

The Child of Calamity Series

Book 1

Copyright © October 2013 Lissette E. Manning

Published © October 2013 L.D.B. Press

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For information and inquiries, please address, Nancy Medina, via the following email address: [e-mail].

This book is a work of fiction and any similarities to any persons, living or dead, or places, events, or locales, is purely coincidental. The characters are productions of the author’s imagination and used fictitiously.

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To Maya.

Also by Lissette E. Manning

Closure Series

Closure

Broken

To Begin Again (Coming Soon)

Memories (Closure Series Omnibus Edition)

Forbidden Series

Forbidden Desires (Coming Soon)

Haunted Series

Compromise of the Soul (Prequel Short Story)

Haunted (Coming Soon)

Tales of Velosia Erotic Shorts

Forever Yours

Tales of Velosia

Marius (Coming Soon)

The Prophecy (Coming Soon)

The Child of Calamity Series

The Goddess’s Wishes

Protected Secrets (Coming Soon)

The Child of Calamity Prequel Series

Well-Kept Secrets (Coming Soon)

The Secret Keeper Series

The Secret Keeper (Coming Soon)

Warriors of Galantha Series

Iocasta’s Reprieve (Coming Soon)

Memories of You (A Poetry Collection)

Stuck

Until There Was You (Coming Soon)

Written under the pseudonym of Nancy Medina

Her Sister’s Keeper (Coming Soon)

Written under the pseudonym of Annelise Ianthe

Rise of the Undead (Coming Soon)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover

Copyright

Dedication

Author’s Note

Acknowledgments

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

Chapter 9

Chapter 10

Chapter 11

Chapter 12

Chapter 13

Chapter 14

Chapter 15

About The Author

Author’s Note:

Fair warning, Lovelies.

I’ve taken a little literary license with the Greek gods and goddesses. I thought I should mention this, because several relationships throughout the series itself are not cannon. Some find themselves in situations they normally wouldn’t, and I’ve tweaked their usual details to suit the purpose of the stories/series itself.

For example, while Artemis might be known as one of the chaste virgin goddesses, she’s anything but chaste. She does things to suit her purposes, and has a voracious appetite/attitude to match. She has an agenda to fulfill, and will do everything possible to make sure things are done to her specifications.

I apologize in advance for the literary license I’ve taken with the characters and their purported histories. I do hope none of you mind me doing so. After all, anything is possible when writing fiction, right?

Acknowledgments

To Joel, thank you for always lending me your eyes and ears, as well as the suggestions/insight you give me on occasion whenever I need it. You’ve come to mean a lot to me. I truly value your friendship, and hope we’ll always endure whatever comes our way. I can’t wait to see things take flight for you some day soon with your own writing, Sweetness. Much love and hugs from me to you!

To Sharon, you get a mention here, as always, because I couldn’t do this without you. I appreciate everything you’ve done for me – your thoughts, suggestions, tweaks, and everything else. Best of wishes always on your own journey. May it bring you happiness and more!

To my sister, Mary. I know we don’t always see eye to eye, but I truly do treasure you. Whatever you need, Chica, I’m there. You’re missed more than you know. Que Dios te bendiga siempre, hermana mia. A dondequiera que estes, alli estoy contigo en espiritu. Te quiero mucho!

To my fans/readers, you all make this journey quite worthwhile. I hope you enjoy the book very much.

Chapter 1

Artemis materialized in the middle of her brother, Apollo’s, bedroom with a resounding pop. A smile of satisfaction spread across her lips as she watched him scramble out of bed in search of his clothes. A look of annoyance clouded the features of the demigoddess lying on his bed, clutching the bed sheets tightly to her chest.

Her silvery-yellow eyes narrowed as she stared at the demigoddess, Dyina, and pointed to the adjacent door. Get out!

Damn it, Artemis! Apollo growled as he tugged his chiton into place. Can’t you knock?

Artemis grinned, and made her way toward the chaise lounge tucked into the left corner of the room. Where’s the fun in that, brother? she quipped, lowering her