Three’s a crowd. At least that’s what I’ve heard, and I’ve definitely come to learn that it’s true. My best friend’s new girlfriend is a complete pain in the ass, and if it wasn’t for me being on my last warning at Gilford High, I’d definitely do something about it. The consequences of my doing so aren’t just your usual slap on the wrist kind of punishments. When strange things begin to happen, and my eyes start to freaking GLOW, I’m whisked away to ... you guessed it ... the Winterwood Academy for the ‘Gifted.’ I don’t feel very gifted. In fact, I feel like the biggest freak in an entire school of freaks. As the hottest guy at the Academy would say, “I’m the Queen of Freaks,” but coming from him, it’s actually kind of sweet. Oh, and did I forget to mention that not only am I having strange encounters with a Goddamn Goddess, I’m also hearing voices in my head, and there’s a book in the Academy library that’s actually TALKING to me! They say that only a true Winterwood Witch is capable of opening that book, so why the hell does it want anything to do with me?

Winterwood Academy Book 1: Gifted

But the fact was I was tired and upset,and all I wanted to do was get a hot shower towash away the embarrassment.It was all I needed right now.That and my bed.


Taking in a deep breath,I knocked softly on the door and paused for a moment before pushing the door open.The last thing I wanted to do was walk in on Nicola and DoctorMcHottie going at it.Of course,if they were,I’m sure Nicola would have had the good sense to at least lock the door,but it was better to be safe than sorry.


“Nicola!”I called loudly to be sure that she was aware of my presence as I wandered down the hall.


I stopped dead in my tracks when I saw Nicola and the woman sitting on the sofa in the front room.


As if this night couldn’t get any worse?


“Brianna,there you are,”Nicola said.


This was serious.She only ever called me Brianna when I’d done something wrong.What could I possibly have done now?


Chapter 21