Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgons : A Mythiverse Story: Mythiverse, #3

By Isla Watts

Experience the magic of Onward blended with the heart of Judy Blume: Enter The Mythiverse. Like stars in the night sky, each book twinkles on their own. Mythiverse stories can be enjoyed in any order.

Veronica and her friends, Emma H, Emma R, and Kelly, have always stuck together like glue in the quirky halls of Mythical Middle School. But when the enchantingly mysterious Emma D arrives, their once-tight friendship begins to unravel.

 

The school's resident Gorgons, Veronica, and Kelly, find themselves ousted from their beloved clique, leaving them to navigate the treacherous waters of middle school drama. Will Veronica manage to mend the fractures in her friendships, or will the allure of a new, seemingly glamorous gorgon take precedence over the bonds they've built?

The Mythiverse
Welcome to the Mythiverse, a realm where mythical creatures, unexpected adventures, and the magic of friendship await! In this captivating middle-grade series, each book introduces a new and enchanting tale set against the backdrop of a world brimming with fantastical beings.

Join young protagonists as they navigate the challenges of growing up, discovering that the bonds of friendship are the most potent magic of all. From mischievous fairies to wise dragons, each story unfolds independently, allowing readers to dive into the Mythiverse at any point.

Embark on a journey filled with heartwarming lessons, courageous feats, and the joy of unexpected encounters. Perfect for young readers seeking delightful tales that blend the wonder of mythical creatures with the timeless themes of friendship and self-discovery. Welcome to the Mythiverse, where every book is a stand-alone adventure waiting to be explored!

• Language: English
• Publisher: Rainbow Quartz Publishing
• Release date: May 16, 2024
• ISBN: 9798224772490

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MYTHIVERSE

Gorgeous, Gorgeous,

Gorgons

Isla Watts

Gorgeous, Gorgeous, Gorgons © 2024 by Isla Watts

Rainbow Quartz Publishing

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All Rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted by any means whatsoever without the written permission of the author except for the use of brief quotations in a book review. This is a work of fiction. All the characters, names, places, incidents, organizations, and dialogue in this novel are either the products of the authors imagination or are used fictionally. Any resemblance to actual persons, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Dedication

For Sophie

I love you more than all the stars in the sky.

1

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I reached for a worm and fed it to my snake hair. Only after I grabbed my protective sunglasses did I look into the mirror and gently outline my full lips with lip liner. Can’t be too careful. Looking in a gorgon’s eyes equals a life lived as stone. Even through a mirror.

Another worm for my hair and a lipstick for me. I filled in the outlines of my lips. Two smacks, and I was ready.

You’re looking gorgeous again today, Veronica. I blew myself two kisses in the mirror before grabbing my bag and heading downstairs.

Any breakfast this morning, Pumpkin? Mother asked.

I rolled my eyes. She’s called me Pumpkin since I was a baby.

I hate that.

Don’t call me Pumpkin, Mother. I’ve asked you several times now. No, I’m going to grab a smoothie with Kelly this morning before school. I’ve got to run, I said and left the house.

A red scrambler pulled up loudly behind me. I didn’t even have to look. I knew it was Tommy. He wanted to offer me a ride on his two-wheeled death machine.

Male gorgons have little to no power of their own. Their hair is nasty and thin. Like thinner than worms! Their hair can’t bite anyone, and their eyes can’t turn anything into stone. Thus, the boys tried to assert themselves in other ways.

No matter how dumb.

Scramblers were popular. They had motors and made loud noises. Some male gorgons are obsessed with doing pialers. A pialer is a death-defying leap off a cliff where, in the span of a few seconds, you’re forced to assemble wings in the air, slip them on and float before you squish on the ground.

So juvenile.

Not today, not ever, Tommy, I said and kept walking.

A beep in my purse let me know a text had come in. Kelly was confirming our smoothie date. It was only a few blocks from my house.

Tommy murmured something at me before I walked away. He was probably pleading and begging for my attention as usual, so I ignored him.

The sun hung low in the sky, casting long shadows on the ground. My snake hair stretched out as wide as it could so that each strand could bask in the rays.

I was feeling good.

It was going to be another beautiful day.

I nearly reached the front of the smoothie shop when I saw a familiar face.

Good morning, beautiful. Cute outfit, Kelly said.

Not as beautiful as you, I said as I looked her up and down. Are those new shoes?

Yes. Daddy took me shopping this weekend and let me get anything I wanted, she spun from side to side so that I could see the shoes from all angles.

What was the occasion? I asked.

It was the weekend, and I got what I wanted, Kelly said. We both giggled and walked inside the smoothie shop.

2

The New Kid

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Did you hear that we have a new student coming today? Kelly asked.

Really? No, I said.

Kelly’s mother worked at the school and always had the latest gossip.

Yes. Apparently, they’re transferring in from New Atlantis. Kelly ordered her smoothie and grabbed us a table in the corner near a group of boys.

New Atlantis? Why would they move here from New Atlantis? I asked sitting down next to Kelly.

I’m not sure. Mom only heard that they were coming from New Atlantis, and they had two children. A boy and a girl. She didn’t know which one was in our grade though, Kelly explained.

We’re getting a new student? one of the boys overheard and asked.

This is a private conversation, Jason. You should mind your own business, sneered Kelly.

Hi Jason, I said.

Jason had been in almost every one of my classes since grade one. His parents were friends with my parents, and we’ve known each other since my snakes were just stubs.

Good morning, Veronica. Jason smiled at me. He wasn’t all bad, especially for a male gorgon. Is it true, are we getting a new student?

A new student was not a common thing in our town. We lived in a small community a few hours outside of New Atlantis. When something interesting like this happened, it was practically viral news.

That’s what we heard, I said. So far just rumors, so don’t go posting it all over. You don’t want to be the guy with false information.

Well, it would be your false information, he smiled. "But I understand being cautious