i asked @Wayne Gray to read the first edition of this prompt for me. We discussed that this could be much more a novella at the very least. I had to research what is written here, not for a long time and frankly i was very lucky about what i came across. In order to make such a story right, i would need hours and hours of research. i would have to learn enough about Turkey, Dionysus, Midas, and Phrygia to make it real and believable. Since there were no cursed coins, i would have to make that up, which is fine but again, it would have to fit.
And planning, mysteries need much planning, an outline certainly, character building, scene mapping ... it could be a great project. It would take a year minimum. Changes took 13 months to research and write .. this would be much longer i think. It could be less if i didnt have to work. But i do work fulltime and that, home and Husband, all reduce the time i have to write.
So yes, most of us are likely aware of what could be. Short stories are just that... they have a beginning, middle/climax, end ... they are not just cut down longer pieces. This story would not fit the short story format i don't think, not without a lot of gaps.
We all have our own talents ... and should celebrate each others. xo