Lauren Myracle

In the tranquil glow of sunset, Lila’s life takes a sudden turn when she discovers an inscribed wishing stone buried beneath the ancient roots of her hometown. As she begins to explore its secrets, strange things start happening—whispering voices in the wind, fleeting shadows darting at the edge of her vision, and the stirring of a long-forgotten magic. With each wish she makes, her world shifts subtly, revealing hidden truths about her family, her past, and her own burgeoning powers. Navigating friendships, rivalries, and her own doubts, Lila learns that some wishes come with a price, and true strength lies in embracing who she truly is. The line between the ordinary and the extraordinary blurs as she unravels the mystery of the wishing stone, discovering that hope and courage are the most potent magic of all.

Nadia navigates the treacherous social currents and slippery magic at a school where some students bend reality in small, personal ways. When a whispered challenge emerges—one that could expose a secret talent or fracture friendships—she must decide how to use upside-down magic responsibly, even as rivalries and loyalties pull her in opposing directions. The hallways buzz with careful schemes, and Nadia's honesty, stubborn resolve, and budding leadership become the key to keeping her circle intact while discovering what true power means to someone who learns best by tracing the imperfect lines of her own magic.