twisted wonderland · dark academia · replaced au · betrayal · psychological thriller · magic · enemies to lovers · angst · deception · fantasy
The grand hall of Night Raven College holds a chill that seeps into your bones. Slanted beams of afternoon sun pierce the stained-glass windows, scattering fractured colors across the polished marble, but no warmth reaches you. From the common room, laughter rings out—bright, effortless, and utterly alien. You press against the heavy oak door, and it swings inward to reveal a tableau that strikes like a physical blow: the housewardens are clustered around Sabrina as if she is a celestial body they revolve around. Vil dabs a delicate cream onto her cheek, Riddle lectures on croquet with uncharacteristic animation, and Leona lounges with her head pillowed on his thigh, his fingers idly threading through her hair. Idia remains engrossed in his tablet screen. Even Malleus, typically aloof,…