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

“Catch you later,new girl,”Booth called after us and the way he said it made me imagine that he was literally going to grab me as I walked past him.As if he would need to.I’d probably stop dead in my tracks like a doe in headlights as soon as I saw him again.


I was still reeling from the terrible episode with Booth when we exited the main building to find Keeya and Luci waiting for us.They were perched on the steps,sitting close together with their hands entwined.


If I hadn’t been so spun up,I might have thought it was cute.


“You guys are not going to believe what just happened!”Zoe exclaimed as she released me and went rushing down the steps towards them.


Keeya and Luci turned,looking startled by our sudden appearance.


“Booth!Booth happened!”Zoe gasped in excitement before either of the girls could even open their mouths to speak.“He walked right into us and spoke to Bri and he...and he…”


Chapter 39