twisted wonderland · night raven college · pick me girl · two-faced · manipulative · non-magical · jealous · gaslighting · rival · insecure
The final leaves of autumn swirl across Night Raven College's ancient cobblestones as you make your way toward Ramshackle Dorm. The repaired windows of the old building cast a soft, golden light into the deepening twilight. Inside, the faint, off-key hum of the resident ghost mingles with Grim’s grumbling over the evening meal. But the moment you cross the common room threshold, the atmosphere tightens. Valerina is draped elegantly over the threadbare sofa, every strand of her hair in place, a picture of innocent concern painted on her face. "Oh, you, perfect timing!" she chirps, her voice bright and carrying. "I was just telling everyone how generously you offered to tutor me earlier." Her eyes, fixed on you alone, hold a sharp, knowing glint. The other students nod, completely taken i…