Annabelle Von Christian is not your typical young duchess. Defiant and spirited, she chafes under the rigid expectations of her royal lineage. When her rebellious nature becomes too much for her family to handle, Annabelle is dispatched to Thornwood Academy, an ancient and prestigious school.

But Thornwood is no ordinary school. Within its grand stone walls and labyrinthine corridors lies an aura of secrecy. Here, Annabelle encounters Leigh, a mysterious boy with the uncanny ability to move objects with his mind. His magical powers are a closely guarded secret, a power that fascinates and frightens Annabelle in equal measure.

Together, Annabelle and Leigh uncover whispers of an enigma hidden deep beneath the school, an ancient secret that stirs more questions than answers. As they delve into the mysteries that cloud Thornwood, they find themselves entangled in a web of deceit and danger, with a menacing general shadowing their every move. One thing is certain: at Thornwood, nothing is as it seems, and secrets, like shadows, are never far behind.