Maxine Redwood, a young orphaned woman, has spent her lonely life in the oppressive shadows of a gloomy mansion. Between an absent mother and a father blinded by revenge, she has endured a life marked by sadness and isolation. But one day, an unexpected event changes her destiny forever. A mysterious stranger stands in her way, opening the door to an unsuspected world of magic and wonder. In this new world, Maxine must learn to master her gifts, spread her wings and navigate an ocean of peril and mystery. Each step she takes reveals unsuspected dangers and intertwined intrigues, testing her courage and determination.

The road to hell is paved with good intentions. Sebastian, Ominis, and Eleanor (MC) deal with the fallout of actions taken at the end of their fifth year. With a new school year starting and new secrets bubbling to the surface, the unlikely trio finds themselves juggling schoolwork, demons, and friendships that have been changed forever. Sebastian/MC romance, Ominis/Sebastian/MC friendship with some adventure thrown in. Other pairings shown/mentioned: Ominis/Anne, Garreth/Cressida, Sebastian/Imelda, Garreth/MC Extensive SPOILERS for Hogwarts Legacy Main and Sebastian Sallow quest lines! WARNINGS: violence, death, depression, trauma, mentions of child loss, and other dark themes, though it should not venture into mature territory for this story only.