The Vesuvian Prophecy

The Vesuvian Prophecy revolves around Pompeii shortly before the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in the year 68 AD. The story follows several intertwined lives as they navigate personal loss, social upheaval, and the looming threat of natural disaster. Endeena is a young pregnant widow whose husband Althamus is unjustly killed by the ruthless General Vibius. Divinius is a small-time prophet haunted by the murder of his own father at the hands of the same General. Lucinda is Divinius's companion with her own troubled past. Julia is the strong-willed daughter of Senator Priscus, who resists being married off to Vibius. The story opens with Endeena's family honoring the memory of relatives lost in a previous earthquake. Divinius, reluctant farmer turned prophet, is summoned by General Vibius, who seeks to use him for his own ends. The General's brutality is further revealed when he executes Althamus under false pretenses, traumatizing Endeena and the community. Divinius receives a prophetic vision warning of impending doom from Vesuvius. He also struggles with his desire for revenge against Vibius, his feelings of love for Endeena, and his emotional relationship with Lucinda. Meanwhile, Julia, determined to escape her father's plans to marry her off, seeks out Divinius for guidance about her future. The story explores themes of fate, power, social class, and resilience. It weaves together personal and collective tragedy, the search for meaning, and the struggle in a world governed by human cruelty and the forces of nature.