In the shadow of a nameless mountain stands the Academy of Future Villains - a dark fortress where the gifted learn to shatter worlds, not save them.
Ethan Cross thought his acceptance letter was a mistake.He was wrong.
What starts as a reluctant step through iron gates becomes a nightmare descent: shadows with teeth, time that bleeds like ink from open wounds, lessons in how far you'll go before your reflection stops belonging to you.
Every power devours its wielder. Every gift is a curse. And perfection? Perfection is the first thing they eat.
A gripping YA dark fantasy thriller perfect for fans of A Deadly Education, Gallant, and The Cruel Prince - packed with body horror, twisted magic academies, parental betrayal, identity erosion, shadow manipulation, temporal curses, corrupted power, and two damaged teens who might rewrite the rules... or become the monsters they were trained to be.
Claim your villain origin story - if you dare.