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

“I’m sorry to say it,K,but Bri’s mark is even better than that!”Zoe said gleefully,and I shot her a warning glance.She’d promised me she wouldn’t say anything.


Zoe shrugged and dipped her head as she mouthed,‘sorry’.


“Well then!Let’s see it,”Keeya insisted.


With a groan,I reluctantly turned so that they could get a good view of my neck and swept my hair over my shoulder.


Nobody spoke,and after a few minutes,I turned back around to see both Luci and Keeya gaping at me.Even Zoe looked shocked all over again.


“I just can’t get over it!”Zoe said.


“Zo is right!”Keeya bubbled.“That’s the coolest mark I have ever seen!”


“You say that like you’ve seen hundreds!”Luci scowled back at her,and I simply sat with my cheeks turning red all over again.


At least they hadn’t all jumped up and run off screaming like I was some kind of freak.


Chapter 43