At an elite academy hidden deep in the woods, students are forbidden to speak-and required to write.
But every stroke of the pen drains their life force.
When Elara, a mute girl with a mysterious past, transfers to the school, she quickly realizes something is horribly wrong. Her classmates age overnight. Ink stains their skin like bruises. And a monstrous entity lurks behind every letter written, feeding on creativity and silence alike.
Bound by a curse and hunted by an ink-demon born of a forgotten pact, Elara must uncover the dark history of the school and find her voice-literally. Because only by breaking her silence can she destroy the demon.
But the moment she speaks, the demon listens... and it hungers.
A haunting blend of psychological horror and dark academia, The Silent School is a chilling tale about the cost of expression, the power of voice, and the terrifying truth ink can hide.
Perfect for fans of Coraline, The Secret History, and The Silent Patient.