Introducing Agnes

Agnes has been haunted by death since the day she was born. After her mother died in labour and her father abandoned her to a cruel Godmother, she thought she knew what it was to be truly unlucky. That is, until her long-lost brother returns with news of another family tragedy – one that has cursed her into becoming an instrument of death. Tortured by this sudden and uncontrollable power, she has no choice but to answer the summons of a mysterious school demanding her attendance.

Wicktoria Academy of Dark Magic and Divination invites Agnes into its twisted walls, promising a safe haven for her budding abilities. Full of dangerous secrets and invisible eyes, the academy boasts the largest population of young dark witches in the country. Shapeshifting Nightmares, manipulative Leeches, and ominous spirits overwhelm the cobblestone halls of this hidden world. As the lines between the living and the dead begin to blur, Agnes must decide: Will she be consumed by the curse – or will she learn to command it?

Scroll down to read the prologue & first chapter.