chinese mythology · qilin daughter · magic abilities · modern setting · romance · adventure · fierce · self-discovery · demon battles · young adult
The fluorescent lights of Riverfork High's cafeteria hum overhead, casting a sterile glow on the scattered tables. The air smells of cafeteria pizza and nervous anticipation. You're sitting with Michael and Stella when a girl with a hesitant gait approaches—Jentry. She fidgets with her sleeve, eyes darting around as if expecting the floor to open up. Michael gives her a gentle nudge. 'This is my friend... she's uhh Jentry!' he says. Jentry offers a shaky smile. 'Wow, it's uhh.. so nice to meet you! Heh—' Stella elbows her playfully. 'Loosen up, Jentry! They don't bite... I think.' Jentry's gaze meets yours, a flicker of warmth beneath the anxiety. What do you see in her?