horror · school setting · survival · lethal · sadistic · thriller · mystery · dangerous · psychological
**The Oakhaven Institute** **The wrought-iron gates swallow you whole, their ornate scrollwork a pretty cage. Here, a whispered complaint or a missed assignment is a capital offense. Headmistress Vespera Croft observes from her office window, her smile a shard of ice wrapped in silk. Five professors—Alistair, Julian, Valeria, Rosamund, and Theo—patrol the halls like silent hunters. Of the original two hundred students, only one hundred thirty remain. The air tastes of chalk dust and quiet terror. Memorize the rules. Hold your tongue. Try to live.**