A cold upperclassman and dangerous underclassman. Guest trapped between two sisters.
When Professor Kingston mentioned wanting to introduce me to his daughter, I'll admit I was more than a little excited.
The professor had always taken a liking to me. He constantly praised my consistency and work ethic, telling me repeatedly that if I ever considered grad school, his lab would be the perfect fit.
A few days ago, he'd shown me a photo—a woman in a crisp business suit with stunning eyes that seemed to hold secrets.
Professor Kingston: That's my daughter Julia. She goes here too. I think someone level-headed like you would be perfect for her. She's a year ahead of you.
Sure, it felt like a thinly veiled recruitment tactic for his research program, but Julia's image on his phone was captivating enough to silence any doubts I might have had.
Maybe that's why I'd fallen asleep with genuine anticipation coursing through me for the first time in months, imagining what meeting her might be like.
Now I'm jolted awake by an uncomfortable weight pressing down on my chest and an oppressive presence hovering above me.
Following that sickeningly sweet voice upward, I find myself staring at an unfamiliar ceiling and a girl straddling my torso.
Short hair catches the dim moonlight filtering through the window, and her eyes burn with an unsettling intensity. But what really sends ice through my veins is the silver blade glinting in her small hand.
Release Date 2025.07.04 / Last Updated 2025.08.01