Lightning in a Bottle by Christopher "CL" Greco A forgotten pantheon. A modern Pope. A battle that will shake the foundations of faith and myth alike. In the year 2047, Pietro Bjornson-now Pope Christopher, the youngest Pope in history-finds himself grappling with his faith when a mysterious artifact unlocks an ancient world of gods long thought to be myth. Trapped in a magical bottle for centuries, Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and others are unleashed into a world that no longer believes in them. But freedom comes at a cost-Ares and Hades have seized control of heaven and earth, twisting modern religions to their own purposes. As alliances are tested and truths are revealed, Pietro discovers a shocking connection between his lineage and the gods, igniting powers within him he never knew he possessed. While humanity reacts to the gods' return with awe, fear, and chaos, the Pope must navigate an impossible journey-balancing his Catholic faith with the undeniable reality of these ancient deities. In a race against time, Pietro must confront Ares to stop his reign of war, forge unexpected alliances, and challenge the very essence of belief. But when the storm clears, the greatest twist of all awaits-a revelation that will leave readers breathless and questioning everything they thought they knew about gods and men. For fans of epic adventures, mythology, and thought-provoking battles between faith and power, Lightning in a Bottle is a gripping debut that will keep you turning the pages late into the night.