Orangesideconcept Stories

Virgil's life has changed drastically since last October. In the span of eight months, he gained a group of friends, a boyfriend, and an actual place in the world---plus, spy-superhero education. Now, he and his friends are ready to start junior year... but the events of the past spring still linger in their minds, and there are signs that this year won't be as peaceful as the last. And when the Divinity Circle begins to start on the offensive, things go from complicated to bad. Welcome back to the Academy of S.I.D.E. It's gonna be a rough year, so buckle up and hold on tight.

Virgil's always stayed in the shadows... literally. He was born with the ability to control them. He's mostly used it to make shadow creations when he's bored, or talk with his own shadow---who's pretty much his only friend. He doesn't know where the hell his powers come from, but he's not interested in finding out. All he's interested in is trying to get through sophomore year without a) failing, or b) embarrassing himself in front of cute guys. That is, until some British kid in a beanie---who can apparently shapeshift---shows up and tells Virgil that he's one of many people in the world with powers. And there's a place for teens to learn how to control them... and how to be spies. Soon, Virgil's navigating a new group of friends, crazy teachers, hidden biases, and an irritatingly dramatic (and adorable) roommate. High school's already hard enough without learning how to be a spy-slash-superhero, but hopefully, with enough luck, lack of will to live, and advice, Virgil will be able to make it through. Welcome to the Academy of Supernatural Investigation and Defense Education---otherwise known as the Academy of S.I.D.E. (This is loosely inspired off of Gallagher Girls, just with superpowers and disaster gays) Cover done by the amazing tazmaniendevil