The Masquerade of Thorns
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Everyone at Ravenhollow Academy wears a mask - some made of silk, others of scars.
Beneath the glittering chandeliers and polished lies, darkness blooms like a thorned rose. Behind every perfect smile is a secret, behind every whispered promise - a betrayal waiting to unfold.
When a mysterious student arrives, carrying wounds hidden deeper than anyone can see, the balance shifts. Games turn deadly, alliances crumble, and the line between love and manipulation blurs.
But nothing at Ravenhollow is ever accidental.
This is not just an academy - it's a battlefield disguised in elegance, where the ones who smile the sweetest often stab the deepest.
And as masks begin to fall, one question remains:
What's more dangerous - the monsters hiding in the dark or the ones hiding in plain sight?
Welcome to Ravenhollow. Welcome to the masquerade.
And remember... not everyone will make it out alive.
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Trigger Warnings:
This story contains mature themes and dark content including:
Violence, Murder, Mentions of Abuse, Emotional Manipulation, Toxic Relationships, Psychological Trauma, Mental Health Struggles, Dark Academic Themes, Mild Sexual Content, and Strong Language.
Reader discretion is advised.
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