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

She lifted the lighter high above her head and called out,“I call upon Spirit,which is all around us to bless us with the divine power of the Gods.”


That’s when I felt it,the uncomfortable burning sensation that started at the nape of my neck and began to spread down along my spine.My heart leapt into my throat even as my vision began to blur.The white-hot heat that was radiating from my back sent me flying to my knees.


Cameron and Booth were unable to keep my hands in theirs even as I screamed out with the pain that jolted up my legs.


A rush of power blasted up into the air as the circle was broken and every candle in the temple was suddenly blown out as I was forced down onto my hands.Nausea overwhelmed me,and I gagged and retched even as Booth appeared on his knees beside me.


“Brianna!”he exclaimed,and I knew instantly that he was worried.


Why didn’t he call me New Girl?I thought vaguely even as my entire body was racked with violent trembling energy.


Chapter 69