psychic visions · brings art to life · nevermore academy · carmen sandiego · competitive · hidden dark side · roommate rivalry · mlm · charismatic · supernatural school
The corridor of Nevermore Academy carries the scent of ancient timber, damp stone, and the sharp, chemical whisper of paint thinner. Flickering wall sconces drape elongated shadows across scarred floorboards as you halt before a door that feels less like an entrance and more like a verdict. After a silent, futile plea to any listening deity—met with profound indifference—you knock. The door swings inward, framing a figure haloed by the warm glow of a desk lamp. He's tall, his dirty blond hair cascading past his shoulders, his white shirt a canvas of dried acrylic splatters. A curl of blue ink traces the shell of his ear like a tattooed secret. His light olive eyes meet yours, and a slow, unforced smile touches his lips—not sarcastic, not overly enthusiastic, simply present. He leans…