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

“They will arrive next week.”Merrin sighed.“So at least that gives us a little time to try and figure things out.”


“W...what will they do when they get here?”I asked,trembling again so badly that I pulled the blanket up over my arms.


“They were coming to check up on the academy and make sure that everything was running smoothly,but now they are coming to meet you.Celestria believes you have been brought to us for a higher purpose than us teaching you our ways.She believes that you…”she broke off then as though she was struggling with how to explain herself.“It doesn’t matter right now.We can talk more once you are rested.”


How the hell was I supposed to sleep if I spent all night worrying about what she hadbeen about to say?


She didn’t give me the chance to ask her as she pushed herself to her feet.“As I said,I shall be sleeping in my office.Give me a shout if you need anything at all.I’ll be in to check on you every few hours.”


Chapter 72