Hades and Persephone Quotes

“I bear the weight of countless generations. Those who came before me and I will carry the fruit of the generations who will come after; I am life; I am death; I am the reckoning itself.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“His black hair was blowing in the wind that surrounded him, and she realized that the storm had come from him; he was the wind and the rain; he was the storm; he was life.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Is this reality or a dream?" she whispered.
"Being with you has always been a dream."
For some reason, the words made her inexplicably sad.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Time to let it die," Hades said softly.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“He knew that the stars shone only for him, that the sky existed only for him, and he tried to dismiss his brother's words; yet there was fear deep within his warped soul, for as he peered at the galaxy that belonged only to him, he felt what he always felt- nothing.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Hecate stood over him then, and she seemed taller, her pupils narrow slits like the cunning glare of a serpent. "Oh, Aidoneus. Aren't you tired of being afraid? Aren't you ready to take control of what is inside you?"
"No," he denied, his voice a growl. "I do not wish it. I wish to forget."
"Forget." Her laugh was low. "When the marks are so deep inside you, they are etched on your soul? Do you truly believe you can forget? You cannot be that naive.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“The king brushed his hand over the throne, the fragile stone crumbling to dust beneath his fingers.
"Do you believe in forgiveness? Can an evil man be redeemed?”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Nyx was just visible behind the wall, her eyes glowing like stars in the darkness of Tartarus.
"Let me know when you are ready to see your father, and I will guide you to the palace myself. The Blood Moon draws near. Adjust your eyes, Pluto, to see what is so clearly in front of you." With a wave of her hand, the gates slammed shut, and the Goddess of the Night vanished from sight.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Typhon!" Hades yelled, his voice resonant. "I will bury what is left of you in the fires of Etna." He crashed the whip hard against the ground. "I am the son of Cronus, King of Darkness, and I do not fear you.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Some places are so dark that even dreams cannot flourish there. I warned you once, queen, to be careful, and I will repeat this warning now. Take care not to venture too far into the darkness, for men have gotten lost and never found their way back. How much more valuable would a queen be to the monsters that lurk in the shadows."
-Hypnos”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“I am a casualty of war," he whispered. "Tomorrow, begin again. When the sun rises, know that, in the end, I finally found the courage to let you go.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Oh yes, wife. Let me show you how wicked I can be.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Hecate's eyes flashed with anger. "Do not compare me with that drivel. I have no shrines, little bird. Those who need me may seek me in their kitchen as they break their fast or in their bed, in the dark of night, when wicked thoughts fill their mind.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“How many times can you say I love you?" He whispered the words softly so that only she could hear them. "A lifetime isn't enough.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“I shall cover the lands with my power! I shall name it snow, winter, and it will wipe out all life! I will watch his kingdom wither!”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“The Cyclops' deep voice shook the mountain. "To destroy the snake, you must kill what nourishes it.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Forged from Chaos, weaved from the entrails of Ophiotaurus... and," he continued slyly, "dipped in the blood of Uranus.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Forger!" the king bellowed, his voice echoing across Tartarus. There was no answer. Hades leaped up, grasping the edges of the jagged mountainside, and began climbing the steep cliff until he reached the highest of the twin peaks. The amber flame of Tartarus lit the high mountain. "Unnamed One, show yourself!”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“A new patch of flowers grew as another drop of saliva dripped from Cerberus' jaw. "Your poison has begun to bloom," Hades observed with a grin. "Your mistress, Cerberus, has taught you well.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Which category do you belong in? Are you a pawn in this game? Or a queen? Are you dark or light?" He raised his eyes to hers. "Are you good or evil?"
She pulled the piece from his fingers, careful not to brush her skin against his, and placed it beside Hades. "I belong to the dark. I belong beside my king. And if you have forgotten that I am a queen, I have not.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Is this a reality or a dream?" she whispered.
"Being with you has always been a dream.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“I am made of bones and ghosts and the deepest shadow of the darkest night. Hecate, the Necromancer; Maiden, Mother; Crone; Guardian of Crossroads. I am the Witch of All the Night, the Wielder of the Shadowed Forbidden Magic.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“We were born from madness, you and I. The same tainted blood runs in both of us. You believe you are better than others, but we are pits of emptiness, black holes that nothing will ever fill. We devour the stars and galaxies that lie in our path, but no light passes through us. I have seen your soul, the bleakness of it. I have you seen, brother, and someday, all will see what you are trying so hard to hide: that there is nothing inside of you.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“All love turns to ash and is reborn to death.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Some places are so dark that even dreams cannot flourish there.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Fate is a river that flows, and you are merely a leaf adrift upon its currents.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade

“Oh, how she wished it could be simple, that they could love each other, and that would be enough. But they'd never have that easy love; theirs had been tainted and twisted from the start, a love that was born to die.”
― Heidi Hastings, Hades and Persephone: The Golden Blade