cherywillow
In a world where extraordinary "powers" are as common as the morning sun, Aurelius Academy stands as a sanctuary for the gifted, the strange, and the misunderstood. For most, it's a place to master thermal cooking, hard-light gaming, or spectral photography. For Lyn, it's a total mystery.
As the only cisgender boy in a sea of powerful girls and trans-masculine students, Lyn is the ultimate anomaly-not because of what he can do, but because he seems to be the only one without a gift. While his friends deal with "lag-induced" tantrums, sibling rivalries, and the weight of ancient expectations, Lyn plays the role of the quiet observer, the shoulder to cry on, and the accidental heartthrob of the school. In this "friendly" Nevermore, there are no villains to fight-only the beautiful, messy, and magical chaos of growing up.
📍 The Plot
The story follows Lyn's daily life as he navigates the complex social hierarchies of the Academy. From "angry baking" sessions with Alex in the kitchen to secret campfires with Clint in the woods, Lyn finds himself entangled in the lives (and hearts) of twelve unique individuals. The central mystery isn't "who is the enemy," but rather "what is Lyn's true purpose?" As he helps his friends overcome their personal insecurities and traumas, a dormant power begins to stir-one that doesn't just belong to him, but to all of them.