His Forever

An Apollo & Hyacinth Retelling

Originally published in the "As Fate Would Have It" Anthology, this Greek retelling of Apollo and Hyacinthus explores the delicate balance between love and sacrifice.

Apollo, The God of the Sun, had never known love. After living a millennium, he has only known lust. That is, until a dare with his comrade and friend, Zephyrus, leads him to meet the courageous and handsome Prince of Sparta. Hyacinthus is captivated by the immortal's beauty and sincerity, even after he discovers the god's secret.

As their passion ignites, so does Zephyrus's jealousy and the consequences lead to tragedy a tragic end. Or does it? Apollo will do anything to be reunited with his lost love, even if that means making a deal with the Lord of the Underworld. However, as the pair are reunited in different lifetimes, the truth about their past slowly starts to unravel.

As Hyacinthus's memories gradually begin to return, the lovers must decide whether their love is worth the doomed cycle they are trapped in. As Apollo defies the orders of the people of Olympus, the two lovers must face an old foe, but can their story be rewritten?

©2024 T.J. Ryan (P)2026 T.J. Ryan

Jealousy and love

I enjoyed listening to Isaac Epinal bring this beautiful retelling of Apollo and Hyacinthus by T. J. Ryan to life. It is a story of jealousy, betrayal, and love. My attention was captured from start to finish.

Both the author and narrator are new to me and I look forward to hearing more from both.