The Institution
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Socially awkward Ethan Montgomery never expected his freshman year of college to be easy, but he has to admit that even by his low expectations things are getting quite out of hand.
Because that’s the way things tend to go when you’re juggling newfound magical powers that seem to have a mind of their own. Accidentally exploding coffee cups, Thanksgiving Day turkeys, lightbulbs, and his disgruntled new roommate Arthur’s best pair of running shoes is only the beginning. Throw girls, wild college parties, gay classmates, and a mysterious organization called The Institution into the mix, and this year is shaping up to be one that Ethan will never forget.
Ethan’s life has changed forever… for better or for worse. He soon learns that magic always comes with a price- a price that, in the end, may be too unbearable to pay.
*This story is rated PG-13 for college-themed situations, including underage drinking and language.
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