Shadows Within (The Tenrian Chronicles #1)

In the kingdom of Tenria, where magic and hierarchy reign supreme, twin siblings Alyssa and Allan are born with a destiny that will shake the very foundations of their world. Alyssa, with her silver-platinum hair and skin as white as snow, represents death, while Allan, with his dark hair and bronze skin, embodies life.

As they grow up, the twins are trained in their unique abilities, Alyssa mastering the shadows and Allan controlling the light. They are inseparable, their bond strengthened by their contrasting powers. But when their 18th name-day celebration arrives, a mysterious force, known as the Shadow, begins to interfere.

The Shadow seeks to exploit the twins' powers for its own dominance, using unknown pawns to undermine the kingdom. As tensions rise, Alyssa and Allan receive an invitation to attend the prestigious Academy of Magical Arts, a school for honing magical abilities and forging alliances.

Upon arriving at the Academy, Alyssa is targeted by a group of five boys who resent her exceptional abilities and her privileged status as a twin. The five boys, Kaid, Lysander, Arin, Thorne, and Caspian, begin to bully Alyssa, making her life at the Academy a living hell.

Kaid, the ringleader, is a skilled manipulator who uses his charm to turn others against Alyssa. Lysander, the quiet and brooding one, has a talent for dark magic and a grudge against Alyssa's family. Arin, the charming and flirtatious one, uses his good looks to distract and humiliate Alyssa. Thorne, the quiet and analytical one, uses his intelligence to sabotage Alyssa's magical experiments. Caspian, the adventurous and spontaneous one, loves to play pranks on Alyssa, making her the laughing stock of the Academy.

As the bullying intensifies, Alyssa finds solace in her brother Allan and a few loyal friends. Together, they must find a way to overcome the Shadow's influence, defeat the bullies, and claim their rightful place in the kingdom.