Problems of the Gifted
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Last published Mon, Oct 21, 2024
"That's it, right? Everything you did was because you were afraid that things would go this way. You were afraid that you would fail. You were afraid of me. Let me tell you something. You should be." (Quote from a character)
A new year at the Academy for Gifted Individuals. This one seems like any other year except that the Only-Leaders-Organization is scheming against the academy, yet both sides have their own dark secrets, and none of those should ever come to light.
Meanwhile six friends who simply try to study for their tests will soon realize they have bigger issues to tend to.
Who are they?
A newcomer with a hidden past.
A risk taker who can't control his ability.
a high achiever with no fear of drowning.
A quiet intellectual who doesn't stop writing.
An ambitious seeker for unknown love.
A fox who carries the weight of his legacy.
None of them know how to save the world, but they're known for causing trouble.
maybe trouble is what this world needs.
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