The Myth of Pyx

Phanes

by A.A. Fairview

A Goddess snatched by a monster– and the priestess devoted to them both.

I love my Godling, I love her more than the priestesses allow. After giving myself, giving my body and pleasure in service of the Rheavia, a punishment must be served. Descend into the mountain where the boarish monster, Pyx resides. I can not outrun him– it is impossible to outsmart him in the labyrinth of his own creation. The very labyrinth where my Godling, my Rheavia remains trapped.

Though not everything is as it seems.

My Godling demands submission, patience, and above all else– devotion. I have a choice: maintain my virtue or give in to my monstrous desires, my need to belong to them both. I beg, I plea, and with any hope, I will receive what I crave…

The Myth of Pyx is an erotic short story inspired by Minotaur and the Labyrinth and the Vestals of Rome. This story is not suited for individuals under the age of 18.

Genres: Romance, Fantasy, Monsters, Monster Romance, Novella, Adult, Paranormal

43 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 15, 2023

About the author

Arin was born and raised along the American east coast and has called the city, the shore, and the country their home. They've come a long way from writing anime fanfiction in their bedroom and even have a BA in creative writing. When they're not writing Arin enjoys playing tabletop games, drinking coffee, and collecting bits and bobbles. They currently live in Stephen King's backyard with their partner, cat, and lizard.

Reviews

[Margherita · Rating 5 out of 5]

Pleasantly surprised by the statue scene

[Poppy || Monster Lover · Rating 4 out of 5]

3.5 stars
I didn’t love the story telling at the beginning of this, but I did like the dynamic between the MCs. I’m always a fan of plus size monster men so this was a nice surprise. It was a fun read with Ancient Greece vibes.

Spice: 2/5

Triggers: purity culture, punishment for masturbation (sentenced to labyrinth), parentless child (past), cult-like environment

[Izzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I did not love the lore dump in the beginning but I love Pyx.

[ReadCraftSweat · Rating 5 out of 5]

This novella is punching above it’s weight class. There’s some world building, hella spice, and a ménage a trios with a beautiful plump goddess and her chubby subby boar bro.
It’s a lil wisp of a read, maybe a long lunch if you’re eating with your fingers. Do yourself a flavor and have a taste.

[Littlebookterror · Rating 3 out of 5]

a short story in 3 parts.
I could have done without the first part (essentially an infodump dialogue) so we could meet the love interests sooner. In turn, that felt very rushed and not as well-developed as I would have liked.
(And I just hated some word choices in this one.)

[E.K. Darnell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this quick read! Monsters, queer characters, mythology, and lots of spice... What's not to love?

[Audrey S · Rating 4 out of 5]

actual rating: 3.5 stars

[River · Rating 2 out of 5]

2.5 stars. This wasn’t bad but the constant squealing made me a tad uncomfortable even though he is a boar? Pig? Whatever. He squealed a ton and well was piggish.

[Marie · Rating 4 out of 5]

So much yummy fun.

[Zelda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Fast paced read that wasn’t terrible. The story is really just there to get the three characters in the same space and is actually more interesting once they are all together.