BORN OF DOOM

Chapter 11: LIFE IN THE ACADEMY

As Vondrel settled into his new life, he began to realize that he had found something truly special. This was more than just a group of friends - it was a family. They had each other's backs, no matter what.

One night, as they sat in the common room, swapping stories and laughter, Vondrel felt a sense of belonging that he had never known before. He was home.

But as the days wore on, Vondrel began to realize that not everything was as perfect as it seemed.

Vondrel's days blurred together in a haze of humiliation and drudgery. He was forced to live a low profile, avoiding the sneers and taunts of his peers. He kept his head down, never making eye contact, never speaking unless spoken to.

He became a ghost, a shadow of a student, invisible and insignificant. His only friends were the books in the library, his three friends and James which joined their crew.

Even in the library, Vondrel couldn't escape the whispers. "Look at him, the failure, hiding among the books." "What's the point of