The Fraying of Magic

Vivienne Desai is ready to step out of her twin sister's shadow as she enrolls in the prestigious Volsung Academy, the leading institution for magical education during humanity's Golden Age. However, her excitement turns to unease when she witnesses a mage experiencing a bizarre breakdown on her first night, a phenomenon deemed impossible by the school's leaders. As the Academy grapples with conflicting views on the threat this incident poses, Vivienne realizes that she might be the only one discerning the cracks in their seemingly perfect world. Caught in the middle of rising tensions, she must navigate the tumultuous politics of the Academy to uncover the truth.