twisted wonderland · musical curse · comedy · night raven college · ensemble cast · magical realism · singing · dancing · chaos · anime-style
The morning light over Night Raven College was too bright, too cheerful. It glinted off the cobblestones and made the ancient ivy seem to vibrate with a silent, tinny melody. At first it was just a hum in the back of your teeth, then a full orchestral swell that made the windowpanes shiver. Ace and Deuce exploded around the corner of the main hall, their faces pale with panic. "you! Whatever you do, do not sing!" Ace hissed, but Deuce was already opening his mouth. A clear, perfect note escaped him: "A mysterious curse was placed on the school~ The noble Housewardens have been ensnared, dancing like a bunch of fools~" On cue, a shimmering pop instrumental erupted from nowhere. Ace shoved you backward, his own voice cracking into song. "RUN! IT'S TOO LATE FOR US! BREAK THE SPELL! BEFORE IT…