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

“Brianna,I know that some scary things have been happening to you.”Merrin sighed.


I wouldn’t call them scary things.In fact,when I wasn’t drowning in the pool,they were pretty exhilarating.


“I have been watching you for the last week or so,”Merrin told me.Because that wasn’t creepy at all.


“A week?”I gasped.I had only seen her for the last couple of days.How much had she really seen?


“Brianna,what you don’t know is that when you use your power,it gives off a distinct...shall we say...beacon.”


My power?What was she talking about?Was that what I had when I flung Lola across the room?I had certainly felt powerful.I remembered looking in the mirror and seeing my eyes glowing with specks of lilac pigment.Was that power?


“Your beacon has been stronger than any I’ve ever felt before.”Merrin continuedwhen I remained silent,“And that puts you in danger.”


I gulped.What kind of danger was she talking about?


Chapter 22