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  • Hot as Hades.†   (source)
  • From: DeathWish To: Hades 1991 This town blows.†   (source)
  • No, "home" is the other direction, in a protected south valley, not here in a frigid north valley Hades hole.†   (source)
  • You, gunslinger, are the Hanged Man, plodding ever onward toward your goal over all the pits of Hades.†   (source)
  • The sound was a roar as big as the world; it was the sound of a waterfall as wide as an ocean, falling into an endless void as deep as Hades itself.†   (source)
  • In three steps he could them and send them both to Hades.†   (source)
  • Many ladies wanted to do something militant and had formed a Home Defense Guard, "Ladies from Hades."†   (source)
  • Her golden hair had always been her most reassuring physical vanity, but having passed through Hades like the rest of her body, it had grown out scruffy, dull and fatigued-looking.†   (source)
  • It was pouring down like Niagara Falls, and the wind howled like a pack of dogs out of Hades.†   (source)
  • If any ask after me, tell them to seek me in Hades.†   (source)
  • I am sure now grief is a ghost-only a ghost in Hades, where ungrateful Odysseus is going-waiting on him.†   (source)
  • Hades is both the name of the underworld and the Greek god who ruled it.
    Hades = Greek mythology:  the god of the underworld; brother of Zeus and Poseidon
  • She said this the same way she might say Fields of Punishment or Hades's gym shorts.†   (source)
  • Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, the eldest brothers among the gods—they're called the Big Three.†   (source)
  • And there's a kid who shows up sometimes, Nico—son of Hades.†   (source)
  • I'd made the decision not to tell Chiron about Nico being a son of Hades.†   (source)
  • There had been an earthquake, all right, and it was Hades's fault.†   (source)
  • She crosses the broad road as if it were theRiver Styx, which one has to cross to enter Hades.†   (source)
  • "Nico," I said at last, "shouldn't you be sitting at the Hades table?"†   (source)
  • I don't think Hades broke the oath What?†   (source)
  • I had rooted up an idea at last, but I needed something: a token from the house of Hades.†   (source)
  • Only Hades kept his word, a fact that I find ironic.†   (source)
  • Remember what Boreas said—something about the souls no longer being confined to Hades?†   (source)
  • Hades doesn't care, because like most gods he's very selfish, and he has what he wants.†   (source)
  • If anyone found out he was a son of Hades, he would be in danger.†   (source)
  • I could tell the son of Hades was angry too.†   (source)
  • Hades let the worst monsters out of Tartarus to torment Thalia.†   (source)
  • I don't think anyone realizes that Nico is a— "A son of Hades," Annabeth said.†   (source)
  • Holding grudges is dangerous for a child of Hades.†   (source)
  • Hades, actually, the classical underworld, the realm of the dead.†   (source)
  • Hades is quite good at tracking down escaped spirits from the Underworld.†   (source)
  • Hades bellowed, "Do you think I want war, godling?"†   (source)
  • When monsters no longer stay in Tartarus, and souls are no longer confined to Hades.†   (source)
  • An odd complaint for a child of Hades, but I understood what he meant.†   (source)
  • I could mention a pay raise while I'm talking to Hades.†   (source)
  • It was a statue of Hades, Lord of the Dead.†   (source)
  • Once Hades is overthrown, he will set me over the Underworld.†   (source)
  • Hades used to love sneaking up on me that way and yelling, "HI!" just as I shot an arrow of death.†   (source)
  • He said, "We thought you'd gone to Hades the hard way!†   (source)
  • There's a reason they didn't put a cabin to Hades here, Percy.†   (source)
  • The son of Hades said it himself No one wants him around.†   (source)
  • Sherman Yang asked in a voice of childlike wonder: "What the Hades just happened?"†   (source)
  • I realized Hades must've built his palace to resemble this one.†   (source)
  • Hades had tried to kill me three times so far, with the Fury, the Minotaur, and the hellhound.†   (source)
  • Gods are sustained by worship, son of Hades.†   (source)
  • He propped his elbow on Nico's shoulder as if the son of Hades were a convenient shelf.†   (source)
  • Hades loosed a ball of gold fire from his palm.†   (source)
  • Hades would very much like to kill this young half-blood before he can take on the quest.†   (source)
  • She looked as if she'd just gone through Hades's haunted house.†   (source)
  • Hades had taken her unfairly, and Hades was going to give her back.†   (source)
  • Hades didn't want war among the Big Three.†   (source)
  • I'm getting blamed for stealing a thunderbolt that Hades took.†   (source)
  • I had to stop Hades from causing World War III.†   (source)
  • And you, Percy Jackson-your skeleton will lead my army out of Hades.†   (source)
  • The tide rolled out to reveal Hades's bronze helm of darkness.†   (source)
  • I opened my mouth to respond, but Hades was on a roll now.†   (source)
  • Hades's aura was affecting me, just as Ares's had.†   (source)
  • "Hades sent a minion to steal the master bolt," Chiron insisted.†   (source)
  • "Look, if we know it's Hades," I told Chiron, "why can't we just tell the other gods?†   (source)
  • The room inside looked just like in my dream, except this time the throne of Hades was occupied.†   (source)
  • I glanced at the empty, smaller throne next to Hades's.†   (source)
  • Hades had the same intense eyes, the same kind of mesmerizing, evil charisma.†   (source)
  • We knew Hades was after her, see, but I couldn't just leave Luke and Annabeth by themselves.†   (source)
  • Still … Hades has the helm of darkness.†   (source)
  • Then Old Seaweed will be mad at Hades for killing you.†   (source)
  • Because if it isn't Hades … No. It has to be Hades.†   (source)
  • "Yes, but-but Hades hates all heroes," Grover protested.†   (source)
  • I'm going to give Hades a piece of my mind.†   (source)
  • I mean, Lord Zeus, I've been in the presence of Hades.†   (source)
  • One helm of darkness back on Hades's oily head.†   (source)
  • "Return my helm now, or I will stop death," Hades threatened.†   (source)
  • The roar that followed made Hades's earthquake look like a minor event.†   (source)
  • Hades rose from his throne, towering to the height of a football goalpost.†   (source)
  • I wanted to think Hades was pulling some kind of trick.†   (source)
  • "You know," Grover mumbled, "I bet Hades doesn't have trouble with door-to-door salesmen."†   (source)
  • When Hades found out about the girl, he wasn't too happy about Zeus breaking his oath.†   (source)
  • We had to confirm his fears that Hades was after you.†   (source)
  • If I could just get my mom free … "Ah, the pearls," Hades said, and my blood froze.†   (source)
  • I know you journey to Hades's realm," she said.†   (source)
  • The three-headed dog, Cerberus, who was supposed to guard Hades's door, was nowhere to be seen.†   (source)
  • Oh yeah, Hades will be mad at both Zeus and Poseidon, because he doesn't know who took this.†   (source)
  • I was almost relieved to turn my back on that tunnel and head toward the palace of Hades.†   (source)
  • That throne room sounds like Hades's," Grover said.†   (source)
  • Numbness crept into my joints, tempting me to lie down and just take a little nap at Hades's feet.†   (source)
  • Hades sent her when you recovered his helm.†   (source)
  • Lord Hades, your helm of darkness is missing, too?†   (source)
  • Been there, done that-even though the traitor god had turned out to be Ares rather than Hades.†   (source)
  • Someone stole Zeus's master bolt, and Hades's helm, and framed me because I'm Poseidon's kid.†   (source)
  • "You heroes are always the same," Hades said.†   (source)
  • What horrible things would you have to do in your life to get woven into Hades's underwear?†   (source)
  • I bet Hades doesn't pay you well enough for such hard work.†   (source)
  • "Special punishment from Hades," Grover guessed.†   (source)
  • Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades had been set at each other's throats by someone else.†   (source)
  • The children of Hades (Pluto—whichever) rarely had happy lives.†   (source)
  • Leo remembered their trip together through the House of Hades.†   (source)
  • Be nice to have a booty-kicking army of pagan zombies on our side when we enter the House of Hades.†   (source)
  • Hades watched her walk upstairs as if her every step away caused him pain.†   (source)
  • We love our wives and children by sending these monsters to Hades where they came from.†   (source)
  • I'm the son of Hades, and even I barely survived.†   (source)
  • The son of Hades could barely lift his head.†   (source)
  • "Then, Oracle, hear the words of Hades," he growled.†   (source)
  • Hades hates it when I raise people from the dead.†   (source)
  • "Children of Hades can't order me around!†   (source)
  • The guy had once tricked him into visiting Hades's palace, and Percy had ended up in a cell.†   (source)
  • Hades had this idea that I should, you know, try to act like a modern teenager.†   (source)
  • They will lead you to a treasure that may help you survive in the House of Hades.†   (source)
  • Hades sits in his realm and does nothing, and Demeter and Persephone follow his lead.†   (source)
  • Hades's dungeon was meant for dead people, and they don't breathe.†   (source)
  • Nico and Hazel shared a look, maybe comparing notes on their Hades/Pluto death radar.†   (source)
  • "Those are the cattle of Hades," Nico said.†   (source)
  • "Ambassador of Pluto, son of Hades …. whatever you call yourself, you've been named an enemy spy.†   (source)
  • Hades traced his fingers along the nearest column, leaving bleached white marks on the old bones.†   (source)
  • The room reminded her of the Pantheon in Rome, except this place had been decorated in Hades Modern.†   (source)
  • "Now I understand why Hades hasn't been able to close the doors," he said.†   (source)
  • Well, maybe Hades will get his wish, and you'll be the child of the prophecy after all.†   (source)
  • Child of Hades, what more could I do to you?†   (source)
  • "Someone once told me," I said, looking at Hades, "you should always get a solemn oath."†   (source)
  • But I have a long-standing problem with Hades.†   (source)
  • After the House of Hades, I kind of hoped we were done drinking poison.†   (source)
  • Eventually it flows underground, straight into the realm of Pluto—er, Hades.†   (source)
  • Remember what I said: holding grudges is a fatal flaw for children of Hades.†   (source)
  • I've just come from the House of Hades to see what you're up to!"†   (source)
  • To face the ghosts in the House of Hades, he will need an army.†   (source)
  • Nico stepped in front of his father, forcing Hades to face him.†   (source)
  • Then he went to the shrine of Hades in the corner—a little table decorated with bones and jewels.†   (source)
  • "He didn't know Hades would be such a creep."†   (source)
  • My lord Hades, are you sure we can't let this little hero go?†   (source)
  • In my dreams, I was back in Hades's garden.†   (source)
  • Once, he'd lured Percy into a trap in the palace of Hades.†   (source)
  • THAT NIGHT, NICO SLEPT IN THE HADES CABIN.†   (source)
  • Besides, Hades's words about one of the crew dying had sent a chill through him.†   (source)
  • Alecto, the children, and Maria's body dissolved into shadows, leaving Hades alone in the ruins.†   (source)
  • "You promised to lead the others to the House of Hades," Percy said.†   (source)
  • Ever since the House of Hades, they'd gotten more vivid.†   (source)
  • I couldn't help admiring her courage, but Hades glanced nervously at the ceiling.†   (source)
  • And if you're another child of Hades—"†   (source)
  • Sharing a habit with the son of Hades made her uneasy.†   (source)
  • For today the House of Hades will be called the saviors of Olympus.†   (source)
  • The House of Hades is in the earth, yes?†   (source)
  • He sang his way right into Hades's palace and almost got away with his wife's soul.†   (source)
  • Perhaps the cabin's designers had been right about the children of Hades being like vampires.†   (source)
  • "The House of Hades is unstable," Hecate said.†   (source)
  • I told them about the legionnaire ghost I saw in the House of Hades, urging me to come to Pylos.†   (source)
  • In my dream, I saw Nico di Angelo alone in the gardens of Hades.†   (source)
  • At the moment, arguing with a crazy wind god seemed safer than befriending an angry son of Hades.†   (source)
  • Waves of darkness rolled off the son of Hades.†   (source)
  • Hades's eyes glittered as his form began to fade.†   (source)
  • I plucked a ruby off the nearest plant and threw it at Hades.†   (source)
  • Two children of the Underworld would enter the House of Hades.†   (source)
  • If Hades hasn't gotten to that yet, she'll go crazy!†   (source)
  • But my father Hades really doesn't approve of those who escape punishment."†   (source)
  • Why would you want a son of Hades in the same room with people you're trying to heal?†   (source)
  • He could not be allowed to reach the House of Hades.†   (source)
  • Plus, I was tired of Hades being a big bully.†   (source)
  • That means the greatest burden is on you, son of Hades.†   (source)
  • Her dad is technically Pluto, not Hades, so—†   (source)
  • "You saw what they did to your mother," Hades said.†   (source)
  • Mountain gods, the ourae, can sense children of Hades.†   (source)
  • Fortunately, Hades caused a distraction.†   (source)
  • Leaving you in the palace of Hades to scrub floors!†   (source)
  • Leo remembered all too well how she'd led him through the illusionary maze in the House of Hades.†   (source)
  • I have to find a way to your temple in Greece—the House of Hades.†   (source)
  • Even Hades was present, sitting on a simple stone guest chair at the foot of the hearth.†   (source)
  • Unless you stop her at the House of Hades ….†   (source)
  • "Hades isn't the greatest dad, but occasionally he has these want-to-know-my-son moments.†   (source)
  • I thought about my dream of Hades and Maria di Angelo.†   (source)
  • He'd carried the son of Hades without protest.†   (source)
  • She—she didn't like Hades because …."†   (source)
  • Nico had some undead builders working on the Hades cabin.†   (source)
  • Truly, Hades must pay for these insults.†   (source)
  • Hades placed his hands briefly on Nico's shoulders.†   (source)
  • The next thing I knew, my knee was planted on Hades's chest.†   (source)
  • Percy had left Bob in Hades's palace, at the mercy of a new master who hated him.†   (source)
  • Perhaps Hades didn't literally mean wolves.†   (source)
  • You of all immortals must respect the laws of death:' Hades glowed with rage.†   (source)
  • Hades allowed himself the faintest smile, but there was nothing cruel in his eyes.†   (source)
  • In ancient times, the House of Hades was a major site for Greek pilgrims.†   (source)
  • She bowed to the gods, even Hades, and then limped over to stand by Artemis's side.†   (source)
  • Gaea knows about your friend Reyna, and Nico the son of Hades, and the satyr Hedge.†   (source)
  • He had dark silky hair, pale skin, and dark clothes——my friend Nico di Angelo, the son of Hades.†   (source)
  • And a few years before that, he'd fought a Titan on the banks of the Lethe, near Hades's palace.†   (source)
  • "I told you," Hades said, grinding his teeth, "there's a war in the world above.†   (source)
  • Her dad is technically Pluto, not Hades, so—" "Hades!" cried their host.†   (source)
  • Nico stood with Hades in the Berkeley Hills on the day Hades first led him to Camp Jupiter.†   (source)
  • At least the three Furies were under the control of Hades.†   (source)
  • He flashed back to the last time he'd plunged into a mob of evil spirits, in the House of Hades.†   (source)
  • She—he—looked strange crouching at Hades's shoulder.†   (source)
  • "Now we just have to reach the House of Hades, battle our way through Gaea's forces—"†   (source)
  • Hades clasped his hands together in the sleeves of his robe.†   (source)
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