We know all you demigods out there are showing loads of Riordan spirit, whether it’s by re-reading The Trials of Apollo series in advance of The Tower of Nero, taking all the RR quizzes, or watching Roshani Chokshi and her Ba be unbearably charming.

As a special treat for us all, Uncle Rick has made our day with a gift of writing from his archives. We’ll whet your appetite with the tantalizing first line.

“Brace yourself,” Leo said. “These babies are dangerous.”

Visit RickRiordan.com to feast on the gooey pile of deliciousness that is “Nachos After the War: A Heroes of Olympus Outtake.”