When Beth is invited to a fancy dress fantasy party and is redirected to The Crossed Swords Inn, she finds herself involved in an epic quest with characters from Lord of the Rings and Merlin, both in their world, and her own

--- Fifteen-year-old Catherine's life plunges into darkness after a devastating argument with her abusive mother ends in tragedy. Suddenly thrust into a mysterious new world, Catherine finds herself at a prestigious boarding school, where students are trained to fight for what they believe is right. Surrounded by peers wielding enigmatic powers, Catherine uncovers a startling truth: she's not just another magic user, her lineage veiled in mystery. As she grapples with her newfound abilities and the secrets surrounding her mother's untimely death, Catherine is drawn deeper into a web of intrigue and danger. In this enthralling journey through a realm of dark academia and hidden peril, Catherine must navigate treacherous alliances and shadowy adversaries. With allies whose motives are unclear and enemies lurking in every shadow, Catherine must embrace her unique heritage to unravel the truth and confront the looming threat to her new stronghold. As Catherine unravels the mysteries of her identity, she discovers profound truths about herself, her family, and the extraordinary power she possesses. In a world where dark magic reigns and secrets abound, Catherine will learn that her greatest strength doesn't lie in just embracing herself. ---

Volume 1: Pickpocketing Living in secret and stealing to eat is a hard life , but it's all Kuro has ever known. Fear and necessity honed him from a young age into the finest young thief in in the wizard kingdoms. Nobody can hide forever, though, and a run of poor luck lands Kuro in a place where his quick hands and quiet feet count for nothing: Avalon Academy, school of magic. Out of his depth and unable to escape, can Kuro find a place among the other misfits at the school, or will his past return to ruin the one chance he has to leave his life in the shadows?