1. Everything was wonderful

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Summary:

Joshua thought his life was filled with wonder—magic at his fingertips, a love shared with the most captivating man in Serene Hightower Academy. But like all tales, his too was destined to take a darker turn.

In a world woven with spells and secrets, every story needs its villain. And with the arrival of The Duke, the fabric of Joshua's world begins to unravel. The very magic that once brought joy now brings uncertainty, and the future is clouded with shifting alliances and broken dreams.

As the stakes rise, Joshua and Seungcheol's love is put to the ultimate test. Will their bond endure the weight of the world's chaos? And for Mingyu, heir to the throne of Carat Land, can he protect both his destiny and his heart, even as the shadows of war and betrayal close in around him and Jeonghan?

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It's a perplexing romance in a messy situation, presently it's fascinating.

*Inspired by Harry Potter.
* Part I: The Society of The Shadow belongs to the series "Carat Land and the magic of the odd"

Note: Although this fic is inspired by Harry Potter, I've made an effort to create a magical world that stands on its own. As a result, some laws, rules, and even spells will differ quite a bit from the ones in the Harry Potter universe.

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Chapter 01. Everything was wonderful
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Alone in the quiet shadows of a world that wouldn't accept them, hiding in plain sight.

A foreign-blood wizard and a noble heir, two souls bound by a love neither could fully grasp nor abandon. They had shared stolen moments in secret woods, enchanted lands, and rooms where whispers became the only truth they could trust–

A forbidden romance.

Joshua, a foreign-blood wizard, president of the a secret society in Serene Hightower Academy, was the last person anyone would imagine falling for Choi Seung Cheol— a pure-blood, the golden heir of one of the most powerful families in the realm. The very same Choi Seung Cheol whose name was spoken in hushed tones of reverence and fear. And yet, here they were.

Joshua's heart raced as he leaned back against the pillows, the room dark save for the soft glow of moonlight filtering through the window. Outside, the world was still, but inside this quiet room, a secret simmered—

It was messy, tangled, and more complicated than he could ever have imagined. And yet, it was so utterly fascinating. It was a secret that Joshua and his lover kept hidden from the world—though they did their best to keep it under wraps, their bond was undeniable.

"Cheol ah..." Joshua whispered.

Seung Cheol paused mid-motion as his fingers ran through Joshua's hair. His gaze softened, and for a moment, there was no heir to the most powerful family in Carat Land, no student of the prestigious magical school, no expectations—only them. Only this.

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