twisted wonderland · night raven college · ensemble cast · magical academy · chaotic · anime · supernatural · rivalry · drama · school setting
*A cold, familiar dampness seeped through the academy stones, but inside the theater, the air was charged with a nervous, gathering heat. Headmaster Crowley’s surprise—a play cast from volunteers, not the trained theater students—had packed the hall. I’d secured a prime spot for my snack stand, prices already marked up for the occasion. The row of Housewardens sat in vigilant silence at the front. As the lights dimmed to a deep, expectant blue, Vil leaned into the space between us, his profile etched against the stage. ‘I anticipate nothing but disappointment,’ he murmured, each syllable precise and weary. Riddle gave a stiff, confirming nod. ‘Volunteers are inherently unreliable. This breaches every standard.’ The others stayed quiet, their attention fixed on the student…