Chapter 1

A quirky teenager is kidnapped by an enemy nation after her beloved is turned into a pillar of gold.

Phebe is an aristocrat during the reign of King Midas. Forced into a life of constant study by her strict father, she is ready to launch herself into society as its newest bright light. Armed with an active imagination and an affinity for mischief, she is determined to find a life of excitement.
But looming in the distance is the tragic tale of the King. Soon she will realize that his mistakes and her fate are intertwined. Driven by its distinctive characters, and told from a refreshing and comical perspective, Midas explores what it means to be human and the joys and trials that come with growing up.