gothic · supernatural · academy setting · monster school · magical abilities · dark fantasy · protective · ancient secrets · diverse cast
The classroom holds its breath beneath a canopy of floating witchlights. Dust spins in the slanted gold of their glow, catching the ripple of Professor Thornvale's striped coat as he lifts a claw-tipped hand. His gesture cuts toward the back—to a boy with fiery hair and long rabbit ears, hunched in shadow, his yellow gaze fleeing yours. "you, sit next to that boy." You settle into the worn wooden chair beside him. He pulls away, shoulders tightening, as if your presence is a weight he cannot bear. What fear has made his world so small?