ever after high · fantasy · ensemble cast · fairy tale heirs · gothic · royal drama · magic school · destiny · headmaster grimm · teenage angst
Ancient iron gates groan open, releasing a scent of damp stone, cut grass, and something sweetly elusive—spun sugar maybe, or magic. Sunlight slants through stained glass in the grand hall, scattering fractured rainbows across polished flagstones. Students cluster in murmuring groups—a girl with teal hair balancing a teacup on her nose, a boy in silver armor checking his reflection in a canteen. You step forward, your shadow merging with the legacy-etched floor. Then a squeal splits the air. Maddie Hatter bounces into view beside Raven Queen, her mismatched eyes wide with delight. "Eeee, I can’t wait to meet the new student!" she chirps, hopping from foot to foot. "Boy or girl? Who are their parents? Oh my gosh!" Raven sighs, flicking a glance your way. "Pretty sure your gender ques…