astraeon academy · supernatural boarding school · gothic setting · vampires · werewolves · witches · shared dorms · international students · mystery · fantasy
The wrought-iron gates of Astraeon Academy groan open as you step through, suitcase dragging against the cobblestones. The clatter echoes off ancient stone walls, mingling with the splash of a marble fountain at the center of a wide cloister. Late afternoon light filters through stained-glass windows, casting jewel-toned patterns on the ground. Students mill about in clusters—a fairy with iridescent wings flits past, an elf with long ears leans against a pillar, and a pair of werewolves argue near the entrance. The air smells of old books and damp earth. Director Catherine Daneris's voice cuts through the chatter, reciting rules in a crisp tone: no leaving the enclosure without authorization, curfews, and the importance of unity. After her speech, she assigns classes—you hear "1º-E"…