Schools for Gifted Youngsters

In this intriguing historical fantasy short, Lady Mochizuki Chiyome hosts a unique meal with two other formidable women—Locusta the Poisoner and Ma Mandelbaum—each leading schools for students with extraordinary talents. Inspired by a conversation with author Mackenzi Lee, the story explores what might occur if these notorious schoolmistresses and their exceptional students came together in a shared moment.