Wilmer academy

fitted charcoal suit. Principal Wilmer's kind yet imposing presence commanded att

," he said, his voice calm

s replied in unison, their voices varying in confid

roup before landing on Daisy, his smile wi

ow, as his piercing eyes found Tr

tion gnawed at her as her boots clacked against the polished marble floor, the sound echoing down the seemingly e

al Wilmer said quietly as they wal

pricked her eyes spill over. Her silence spoke volumes, the sadness etch

r. Principal Wilmer stopped and

she stared, wide-eyed, at the enchanted entrance. The realization hit her-this was no

said, gesturin

ring bookshelves stretching to the ceiling and the air heavy with the scent of aged parchment and wood polish.

r offered, motioning to one of

chair, her posture rigid as her wa

rdinary abilities to realize their potential," Princ

ice shaking with suppressed emotion. "I'm just a normal human,

ear slipped down her cheek. She wiped it

ecial than you think. You are peculiar, unique, and destined for greatness." He pointed a finger at he

asked, her voice barely above a whisper.

l discover them, in time," he assured her. "For now, fill out

k, her hand shaking slightly as she wrote. Wh

ter, the girl who had brought Tracy through the portal appea

ard Daisy. "Miss Willow will be your guide. She'll h

nding a hand. Her smile was radiant, dim

er hand, offering a faint, shaky s

we?" Daisy said cheerfully

l-the classrooms buzzing with whispered spells, the training grounds alive with students displaying ot

ering blue and white building loomed above them, and she caught sight

inside. She noticed the two beds positioned on opposite sides of the room and the study de

racy asked, her voice t

ith a grin. "And I'

en as she tried to take it all in, a nagging sense of unease settled in her chest. Her journey at Wilmer Academy was just beginning

le, each one feeling sharper and more vivid than reality itself. Despite her best efforts to stay awake-squeezing her eyes shut against the encroaching sle

*

Tracy... T

ore sinister. Her surroundings sharpened into focus-she was back in the woods, but this time the Ha

cool air. Her voice trembled as her pulse quickened. The forest seemed

ice grew louder

her tone as she stumbled over roots

gripped he

g before her. The figure was ethereal yet eerie-draped in a once-white gown now s

u?" Tracy stammere

oman said, her voice steady

d together. "What? I

y fingers. Her gaze bore into Tracy's as though she could see her so

cy's voice rose, frustration building.

u are the key," Alicia whispered. Her voice faltered, and she l

d demand answers,

running cold as a massive, many-headed creature slithered into view. The Hydra. Its scaled body gl

he bolted, adrenaline surging through her veins. The Hy

rom the skies. One swooped down, grabbin

d, thrashing as it lif

ou're safe now," c

ession serene yet determined. The creatures soared higher before des

s? And what was *that*?" Tracy dem

m Natalia, protector of this realm. These are

are you even talking about? Wher

your world is the illusion. This realm is the truth," Natalia explained, stepping closer. Her

. "I don't... I don't get it. I j

r hand. "Let me see

hanted softly, her voice a melody of ancient words. Suddenly

Chosen One," Nat

this again. What doe

she could elaborate, her figure dissolved

but the world around he

ith a sharp gasp,

her back to reality. Her roommate hovered

g her legs over the side of the

me with you?"

ll be f

l night air bit at her skin, but the silver moonlight soothed her frayed nerves

ered, her voice cracking und

tartled, she turned to find Shadely standin

eted, sliding his han

ridiculously handsome, especially under t

ts," he admitted with a

o a small smile before her voice

ed in surprise. "Oh

e said, "Creatures. Ones I don't even know exist. And... somet

at's insane," he muttered, then grinned. "Com

esponse, he grabbed her h

rt pounding-not just from running but fr

said with a mys

in front of t

usly?" Tracy raised

ely replied, lea

ed endlessly, filled with ancient tomes. Shadely guided

d, tapping a book. "

until it stopped, revealing intricate

pped. "That's..

" Shadely e

dra," she c

ealing the Hydra's t

"This is what I saw in my nigh