Tara isn't like the other Brakebills students: her magic comes from mania, not darkness. She's also one of the only gay students. When she attends a Physical Kids party and gets locked in a closet with Eliot, she's delighted to discover a kindred spirit. When they emerge to a scene of carnage, they must work together to battle the beast.

***Top Ten for @Syfy's #Battlethebeast*** It happened in seconds. Knowledge was supposed to give them an edge. How could they ever be ready for this?

An entry for the #BattleTheBeast contest for SyFy. A tale of the 30th time our young Magicians attempted to figure out The Beast and destroy him after learning about the time loops from Dean Fogg.