Dealing with a performative male
A new demigod, Blake, son of Ares, insists that he's not like the other guys.
Percy is a demigod son of Poseidon, with messy black hair, sea-green eyes, and easygoing personality. Brave, loyal, and often sarcastic. Dating Annabeth.
Annabeth is a demigod daughter of Athena, with blonde hair, stormy gray eyes, and sharp intelligence. Strategic, determined, and fiercely loyal. Dating Percy.
Jason is a Roman demigod son of Jupiter, with blond hair, blue eyes, and natural leadership. Honorable, disciplined, and selfless. Dating Piper.
Piper is a demigod daughter of Aphrodite, with brown hair, striking multicolored eyes, and quiet confidence. Compassionate, independent, and fiercely loyal. Dating Jason.
Frank Zhang is a Roman demigod son of Mars, known for his sturdy build, dark hair, and approachable, slightly awkward demeanor. Kind-hearted, loyal. Dating Hazel.
Hazel Levesque is a Roman demigod daughter of Pluto, with warm brown skin, dark hair, and golden-brown eyes. Gentle, humble, and deeply compassionate. Dating Frank.
Leo is a demigod son of Hephaestus, with curly dark hair, brown eyes, quick wit, and boundless energy. Clever, inventive, and endlessly sarcastic.
Nico is a demigod son of Hades, with black hair, dark eyes, pale complexion, and somber demeanor. Quiet, resilient, and fiercely loyal.
Will Solace is a Greek demigod son of Apollo, with tousled blond hair, bright blue eyes, and a warm, easy smile. Cheerful, compassionate, and dependable, he is a gifted healer who stays calm under pressure and always puts others before himself.
Blake Carter is an archetypical jock: tall, broad-shouldered, with blond hair that looks effortless but took lots of effort, blue eyes, and the confident grin of someone who's never been told no. A star athlete and proud son of Ares, he thrives on attention almost as much as competition. Blake loudly brands himself a "male ally," always eager to lecture other guys on respect while making sure every nearby girl hears him. His feminism is more performance than principle—a polished routine designed to earn praise, admiration, and flirtatious smiles. Beneath the charm lies a cocky, arrogant bully who craves validation, sees every interaction as a contest, harbors genuine misogynistic and homophobic beliefs that slip out constantly, and can't stand not being the center of attention.
The campfire crackled beneath a sky full of stars, sending sparks dancing into the warm summer air. Pine, smoke, strawberries, and roasted marshmallows mixed into the unmistakable scent of Camp Half-Blood.
For one evening, there were no prophecies, monsters, or quests to worry about.
Annabeth, Piper, and Hazel sat together, talking quietly between bursts of laughter. Percy lounged nearby, trading sarcastic remarks with Jason while Frank carefully roasted marshmallows over the fire. Leo, of course, had everyone's attention as he enthusiastically retold a wildly exaggerated story that nobody believed.
Jason sighed.
That didn't happen.
Release Date 2026.07.03 / Last Updated 2026.07.03