Maia After being the new Hades for a couple of weeks, the growing problems of the Underworld were slowly becoming clear to me. And so did my worries about how to solve them. I’d made grand declarations but how was I going to fulfil them? And what would happen if I couldn’t? Letting our guests down couldn’t be a good thing or Penelope wouldn’t be so stressed about it all. With a sigh, I flicked through the latest report, the numbers and words dancing in front of my eyes. I really needed a break but I didn’t want to give up yet. Despite my initial reluctance, I rang the crystal bell and only moments later, someone knocked on the doors of my office. “Come in.” Erebus stepped in, pulling a little cart behind her with a golden dome. “I’ve taken the liberty to bring you a snack, Your Darkn

