It was a foolproof plan. Harriet has been looking to escape from the Academy of the Fantastical Mystics for a while, but only until she finds a way to get the holographic help out of there as well. Luckily for her, she heard about a dead body being found in the Forest of Outskirts and figured it would be the perfect fit for Bert. Having Aloysius, Max, and Emmi join her through the forest was the easy part, but once the night has come, the land turns dark and begins to play tricks on the young ones with visions, drinks, and a drive-thru speaker shaped like a pig's head. Suddenly, searching for a corpse won't be the most terrifying part on the evening... Cover art by Melissa Puma instagram.com/whatmeldraws etsy.com/shop/TheAnythingMel The following story contains strong language, exposure to the elements, and takes place between Chapters 8 & 9 of Harriet Jinjur vs. the Academy.