Crimson Eyes, Silver Shadows

Charlie Lockwood, 19, stands out in any crowd with his striking crimson eyes and silvery white hair-a mark of difference that has shaped his life since birth. Haunted by a childhood filled with loss, betrayal, and cruelty, Charlie learned early that trust is dangerous and kindness is fleeting. His rare ability to see supernatural beings-witches, vampires, werewolves, and more-set him apart, making him both a target and a survivor in a world that fears what it cannot understand. Hardened by years of being used, lied to, and even tortured for his abilities, Charlie keeps his distance, his demeanor serious and guarded. When he receives a mysterious invitation to Lemrore Academy, a school for supernatural beings, he becomes the only human among legends. At Lemrore, Charlie's resilience is tested as he navigates new dangers and unexpected friendships, discovering that his differences may be the key to finding belonging-and perhaps even healing-in a world of shadows.