Allyson-SacrificeLUV

I'm working on a new novel that is a gay, romantic, modern re-telling of the greek myth Icarus. In this version Daedalus is his best friend (Not. His. Father.) Some of the notes aren't finished yet and I've left out the outline for spoiler reasons. Icarus: Age- 19 Strengths-passionate Flaws- egocentric, one track minded, gullible, timid Interests-Apollo, rock music, poetry, hot guys, singing motivation/goal- Getting to meet Apollo, becoming famous Quirks- freckles, wears the same hoodie everyday, stubborn, picky eater Epithets- Notes- Daedalus: Age-18 Strengths- intelligent Flaws- bottles up emotions, jealous, dishonest, spiteful Interests- Icarus, school, studying, science, weather Motivation/goal- helping Icarus and seeing him happy Quirks-left handed, acne, neat freak, modest Epithets- Notes- Joined choir to be with Icarus in school. Apollo: Epithets- Age- 22 Plot- Icarus tries to get his best friend to become famous so he can meet his celebrity crush. Daedalus is tired of doing

(I made this for my creative writing class and felt super proud of it. Let me know what you think!) A silky pink ribbon wafted in the wind. I have to get it for her; I thought. Pinched between the wooden claws of a tree, it shimmered in the late day. I scrambled up the bark, clinging for dear life. The ground below me sunk lower and lower and I was Icarus, getting ever closer to the sun. Hopping onto a branch, down its length stood a nest. A ferocious mother glared with beady eyes. She let out a warning cry, but it did not back down. I came too far already. Let me through and your children shall not be eaten. At a standstill; we’re eye to eye. After what was forever, my left paw flinched. Her feather rose. I pounced over the nest. Her screeching rang out as she jabbed her beak into my nape, tearing my back with her hooked feet. Using all my will not to fall I slink across the limb. The ribbon still flapped below. I pawed at it, still trying to maintain balance. The mother let me