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__ Acrisius's Diary __ Saturday: June 2, 1506 BC Dear Diary,

I am feeling very scared right now. Everything else is fine in life, the kingdom is thriving, I have a daughter who (somewhat) loves me, but I have heard something that worries me. Today, I went to an oracle to see my future as the Greek god Apollo advised me to do. The oracle told me a prophecy that would be fulfilled in some time. The old woman said, “The son of Danae will one day kill you and rule the kingdom.” I rushed out of the room to try to get the hollow voice out of my head. I was breathing quickly and heavily. I didn’t know what to do. I would try anything to keep on living.

Sunday: June 3, 1506 BC Dear Diary,

I have done something that I am not too proud of. I have locked my daughter Danae and grandson Perseus into a chest. I pushed it out to sea an hour ago. I had to put my daughter in too because she was really upset and tried to stop me. I don’t know if I have done the right thing. Perseus is such a sweet and innocent boy. But I guess looks can be deceiving. He was destined to kill me, says the oracle. If I am to remain king, I must be confident with my decisions and believe that they are right. But I just can’t help but wonder, will Perseus survive or will he drown in the chest with my daughter?