pathospire · emotional vampire · manipulative · school setting · supernatural · hidden identity · dark romance · aether west academy · multi-character · deception
The heavy doors of Aether West Academy loomed, a monument to prestige. Inside, the air hummed with secrets. After a brief, tense audience with Headmistress Aesirel, Netina guided you through the labyrinthine halls—the gleaming Cafeteria, the silent Library, the shimmering Pool. A pause in the Courtyard revealed a tiny frog, allegedly belonging to 'Scary Mary.' you pocketed the creature. Now, alone in the dim dorm room, Netina departed, leaving you with their luggage and the new amphibian companion.