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tment. I didn't choose to come here; I was forced to. The letter had arrived unexpectedly, with no explan

r was a stark contrast to the eerie atmosphere I'd expected. But something still felt off.

eir eyes lingered on me, but none of them could quite place me. I knew I didn't fit in – I was

It was a soft, curious voice, but it sent a shiver down my spine. I quick

raven-black hair. She seemed out of place among the others, and I felt an inexplicabl

e low and mysterious. "I'm Lyra. Y

yra's gaze seemed to bore into my

a sly smile. "But be warned, Ava – this academy

eared into the crowd, leaving me

ng what lurked. Then the loud speaker c

her era of magic, power and survival" The wor

students and growls sounds

the ranking with immediate effect.....!!!! Try

human for goodness sake and I'm expected to do a test with supernatu

eal...but if you die in the test, you're

ding before me. He was taller and chesty, his hair wa

an?" I asked aft

ce close to mine w

a....go home" he said and