(This is a winner of Wattys 2020 under the Science Fiction category.) A group of students discover their unique abilities, and go through a mysterious journey of knowing the truth about their school, their power, and themselves. ******** Jacob never wanted to go to Faircastle High School - it was his mother who wanted it. But when Jacob thought that staying in the school was all he had to endure, he manages to top a certain placement exam. Through it, he becomes a member of the Paramount - the group of Faircastle's best eight students that represent the intelligence division they are from. Little did he know that behind the after-school activities and supplemental classes, a secret about themselves will be discovered and awakened. Their lives are about to change, when great power come from the peculiarity and intelligence they all possess. Note: This story is highly inspired by the Thai novel-turned-series, The Gifted and The Gifted: Graduation.

When tuning in to the parallel world seems to be the only way to explain Liz's sudden disappearance, high school students Maxx, Zero and Axes try everything they could to bring her back. But the more they try to make things work, the more they realize that things aren't as simple as they seem. *** Maxx, Zero and Axes are three typical seventeen-year-old high school students who discovered a way to get into the parallel world. Wanting to find their friend Liz who suddenly disappeared two years ago, they attempt to tune in to the parallel world to try and get her back. Just when they thought they are getting everything under control, their situation becomes more complicated than they have ever imagined. Scientists trap and use them to open up the portal to the other world while secrets and lies continue to muddle their already problematic relationship. Unsure of whom and what to believe in anymore, will the three of them be able to achieve their goals and tune out in time? DISCLAIMER: This story is written in Taglish. COVER DESIGN: Regina Dionela