[Participant of the Royal Road Writathon Challenge] At Lumin Academy, the most prestigious school for mages, Callista hides behind a mask of charm and innocence. When fate draws her into the circle of four powerful allies—her well-constructed walls begin to fracture. The group is forced to unite when a shadowy threat targets one of them, revealing a dark prophecy long buried by the imperial family. With each step, Callista uncovers ancient secrets that tie them all together in ways they could never have foreseen. As danger draws near, Callista must decide whether to stand with her companions or sacrifice them for her own ambition. Bound by destiny and haunted by shadows, the line between ally and enemy blurs as each of them faces the question: How far will they go to rewrite fate?