In this brilliant short story, James Robson takes us into the mind of Meredith Gorgo - and introduces us to a young journalist on a mission. Stone Cold was awarded Third Place in the Senior Category and it was written by Sophie Davies. James is a Professor of Classical Studies at the Open University and the Grants Officer of the Classical Association.

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.

For the next six weeks, we will be releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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Revenge is sweet in this dramatic story by Maya Pyshkin, inspired by the theme 'Heroes' and written for the Senior category. It was narrated by Dr Ian Goh, a Senior Lecturer in Classics at Swansea University and a council member of the Classical Association. You can follow Ian here - https://twitter.com/iklg2. Bonus: Ian's dog was keen to get involved in the storytelling too! 

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.

For the next six weeks, we will be releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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Dr Alex McAuley, a Senior Lecturer in Hellenistic History and the Classical Association Honorary Secretary, narrates Milly Kotecha's riveting retelling of the myth of Orestes and Pylades, two characters who feature prominently in Greek tragedies such as Euripides' Electra and Orestes and Aechylus' Eumenides.

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.

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With a new theme, Justice, we have moved over to the Roman world and an infamous moment in political history. Annie Whyman's story Thus Αlways was written in response to the prompt 'Heroes', in the Senior category, and it was narrated by Clare Harvey, member of the Classical Association Teaching Board. 

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.

For the next six weeks, we will be releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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This brilliant collection of short poems by Ash Bond was ingeniously written in response to the theme 'Troy' and forms the last instalment in our Myth series. It was narrated by Dr Mai Musié. Mai is an Ancient Historian and Public Engagement Specialist and she was the recipient of the 2019 CA Prize. You can follow Mai here and Ash here.

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.

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Marnie McPartland's unique take on the theme 'Heroes' makes us view the Gods in a whole new light...Relics was narrated by Jessica Dixon, Head of Classics at Woldingham School and the Latin representative on the Classical Association Teaching Board. You can fellow Jess on Twitter at @jessbisc

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.

For the next six weeks, we will be releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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We return to the Underworld as James Renshaw reads A Ballad of Melancholy, Matilda Jenkins' gripping retelling of the myth of Orpheus, which was commended in our Senior category.

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.

For the next six weeks, we will be releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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The World Myth by Amelie Bea Sumner was inspired by stories from Africa, Asia and Ancient Greece and it was awarded third place in the Junior category. Barbara Bell, author of Minimus and former director of the Primary Latin Project, here tells the tale of Alvaro and Alexene. Read more about Barbara, who won the Classical Association Prize in 2005, and her work here. 

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.

For the next six weeks, we will be releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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A trip to the Games at ancient Olympia...who will be victorious? Join Gráinne Cassidy, CA Education Coordinator, as she narrates Heroes and Heroines, an imaginative story by Senior category entrant Chloe Defriez. 

EPIC: Modern Writers, Ancient Stories is a compilation of short stories written by entrants in the 2022 Classical Association Creative Writing Competition, inspired by Stephen Fry's trilogy Mythos, Heroes and Troy.

For the next six weeks, we will be releasing a brand-new story influenced by the ancient world every day, read by a different narrator - make sure you hit 'follow' or 'subscribe' to ensure you don't miss a single story. The full e-book will be released later this year.

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