Essence
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Last published Sat, Oct 18, 2025
Arden Vale thought he was coming to a school to learn. Auralis Hall promised knowledge, mastery, and belonging.
But the forest around the academy whispers. Shadows linger in the corners of the halls. Students vanish without a trace, and the school itself seems alive, watching every move.
Some lessons are meant to teach. Others are meant to warn. Arden will soon learn the difference - and the cost of ignoring it.
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