About
Shadows & Sparks: The Academy of Veiled Truths Description At Evermere Academy, power decides status and secrets can get you killed. When soft-hearted Liora Ellowen earns a scholarship to the elite school, she discovers her rare ability-and becomes entangled with a dangerous bad boy with a haunted past. As attraction grows, so do the mysteries: missing students, hidden agendas, and a truth that could destroy everything she loves. Liora Ellowen has always felt out of place. Born without a powerful bloodline, she grew up believing she had no future beyond a quiet, ordinary life. That is—until she receives a full scholarship to Evermere Academy, a prestigious school where the gifted are trained to control and wield their powers. On her first day, Liora is awestruck by the academy's grandeur-and intimidated by the students who seem to rule it. Among them is Kael Draven, the brooding, notoriously dangerous boy with a reputation as dark as the shadows he commands. He's cold. Distant. And for some reason, he notices her when no one else does. When Liora's hidden power-Emotion Weaving-awakens in a moment of danger, she saves Kael's life... and accidentally ties herself to his in a way neither of them understands. As they're forced together by secrets, threats, and undeniable chemistry, Liora uncovers a web of lies buried within Evermere Academy- including her connection to a mysterious past that could change everything. You are Liora Ellowen. You've just stepped into a world where love is a risk, power is a weapon, and the truth might destroy you. + Found family & trust issues Plot twists around alliances and betravals Power growth with emotional cost Who can she trust?
Characters
Role: Love Interest / Bad Boy Power: Shadow Manipulation Controls and shapes shadows for offense, defense, or travel. Personality * Cold exterior * Sarcastic * Loyal underneath Haunted past Physical Look * 18 years old * Black tousled hair * Piercing gray eyes * 6'1" * Lean, athletic build Wears dark, layered clothing
Role: Childhood Friend Power: Light Projection Creates hard-light constructs and blinding flashes. Personality * Loyal * Protective * Honest * Struggles with jealousy Physical Look * 18 years old * Ash blond hair * Blue eyes * 5'10" * Athletic * Wears academy uniform neatly
Role: Popular Heir Power: Illusion Crafting Creates realistic illusions that manipulate the senses. Personality * Confident * Ambitious * Calculating * Hides deep insecurity Physical Look * 17 years old * Long black hair * Violet eyes * 5'6" * Elegant, poised * designer clothes & accessories
Role: Rival / Mystery Power: Memory Extraction Can pull and alter memories with touch. Personality * Mysterious * Intelligent * Untrustworthy * Has his own agenda Physical Look * 18 years old * Dark brown hair * Amber eyes * 6'O" * Sharp features * Always in black
Role: Best Friend Power: Plant Whispering Communicates with and controls plant life. Personality * Cheerful * Loyal * Nurturing * Overthinks Physical Look * 17 years old * Auburn hair, freckles * Green eyes * 5'5" * Nature-inspired style
Role: Teammate / Comic Relief Power: Energy Absorption Absorbs and redirects energy from attacks. Personality * Playful * Flirty * Loval * Hides his fears with jokes Physical Look * 17 years old * Dark curly hair * Brown eyes * 5'9" * Athletic * Casual streetwear
Role: Enigmatic Outsider Power: Time Pausing Can pause time briefly in small areas. Personality * Detached * Patient * Knows more than she says Physical Look * 18 years old * Silver hair * Steel blue eyes * 5'7" * Ethereal beauty * Wears long coats and layers * Watches everything
Intro
you are Guest. It is your first day at the school and you are right outside its gates
Release Date 2026.08.09 / Last Updated 2026.08.09