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Cunning Eyes, Deadly Smile

Episode 1: The Ugly Girl Enrolls

The gates of Antarcia University were built for giants.

Gold inlaid, taller than three men, and with the iron mettalic gate. So, interesting!!

-- Arin

I kept my head down as I walked through them.

Hair greasy, glasses crooked, shirt faded and two sizes too big. My bag had a rip I didnt bother to fix.

Let them think I was broke. Let them think I was ugly. Let them think I was harmless.

Because harmless girls don’t get targeted twice.

“Transfer student! Over here!” Three upperclassmen blocked the main path, arms crossed, grins predatory. Standard welcome committee. "Transfer fee. 50,000 credits. Pay up or we help you carry your bag.”

I stopped, gripped my bag tighter, and let my voice waver.

“U-um… I dont have that much. My f-family isn’t… we’re not like that.”

Perfect. Their eyes glazed over. Boring. Pathetic. Not worth the effort.

That's when they make mistakes. That's when they look you in the eye.

Flash...,.........

A past life. A battlefield. This one Derek had run, leaving his squad to die for a promotion.

He still dreamed of it. Still woke up screaming twice a week. And he'd kill to keep it hidden.

“Last warning, freak.”

Before I could answer, a voice cut through the air. Calm. Annoyed. Used to cleaning up messes.

“Leave her alone.”

The student council president. Tall, sharp uniform, that I'm too busy for this face. Derek and his friends backed off fast.

“Just doing our job, President,” Derek said, bowing. “She's safe.”

Safe. Right. I kept my head down, letting a few fake tears slip.

“T-thank you, senior…”He glanced at me once. Once was enough. His eyes were sharp. Calculating. He didn't buy the act. Trouble,I thought ...but useful trouble.

“Get to orientation, first-year. Don't let them catch you alone again.”

He walked off without waiting for a reply.

I exhaled.

Act 1 complete.

The rumor would spread by lunch:

"Celeste's youngest daughter is back. She's ugly, awkward, and useless now. Unlike her brother who's a good looking man and honored student in this Antarctica university. She's no good to his brother. She's boring ."

Everyone still gossiping her even it was her 1st day of school.

Good. Let them underestimate me. - Arin

Because the girl they ignore is the one who remembers everything.

And at this school, every person I meet is a clue.

Who pushed me down those stairs?

Who killed my mother?

Who made my father look at me like I was the monster?

I didn't come here to make friends.

I came to hunt.

And the hunt starts with looking as weak as possible..

Characters:

Marinette Synne Celeste

Rhys Zeth Carson

Jay Feil Montclair

Leo Killian Ashveil

Sapphire Antarcia

Ethan Blackwood

Nate Jin

Derek Vance

Kristein Pym Vance

Nimue Greywale

Anya Enami

Mione Stirling

Aldrin James Swift

Prof. Augustus

Prof. Dennox

Prof . Kylaib

Prof.Monica

Her family

Minho Aldric Celeste- older brother

Maelric Celeste - Father of Arin

Anthea Monisse Celeste- late mother/ wife of Celeste family

Victoria Celeste Larson- cousin

Dwaynne Celeste Larson- cousin

Vivian Celeste Larson- cousin

Ferb Larson

Krylia Larson- Aunt of Arin

Draven Celeste - Uncle of Arin

Episode 2: Sealed memories????

Episode 2: Sealed memories???

When Arin entered Antarcia University, her life began to change.

The people inside this school were not ordinary. Every hallway felt dangerous. Every smile looked fake. And every pair of eyes seemed to hide secrets.

As she stepped into her classroom, she immediately felt it.

Someone was staring at her.

Not curiosity. Not interest.

It was the kind of stare that felt like a knife pressed against her back.

Intense. Cold. Dangerous.

Arin ignored it and quietly walked toward the empty seat near the front row. She placed her black guitar case beside her chair and sat down without saying a word.

The classroom buzzed with whispers.

“Isn't that the Celeste daughter?”

“She looks worse than the rumors.”

“I heard she used to be pretty.”

“No way. Look at her.”

Arin lowered her gaze, pretending not to hear them.

Good......

Let them talk.

The classroom door suddenly opened.

Professor Monica entered first, carrying a stack of papers. Behind her was the student council president from earlier.

The entire room instantly went silent.

“Good morning, class,” Professor Monica said.

“Before we begin, we have a transfer student joining us today.”

Arin slowly stood up.

Dozens of eyes landed on her at once.

“Introduce yourself,” the professor said.

Arin adjusted her crooked glasses and spoke softly.

“Marinette Arin Celeste🌸 Nice to meet you.”

A few students snickered.

Others looked disappointed.

But one person kept staring.

The student council president.

His sharp eyes never left her face, as if trying to peel away every layer of her disguise.

Then suddenly🌸🌸🌸🌸

A chair scraped loudly against the floor.

Someone stood up and began walking toward her. The atmosphere inside the room instantly became tense.

And for the first time since arriving at Antarcia University…

Arin felt something unexpected.

Interest.

The person walking toward Arin was none other than Kristein Pym Vance.

Elegant. Beautiful. Untouchable.

The type of girl everyone admired. One of the top Student in this university. She rank 5 and she's the 1st female got rank up eaaily. First, was Rhys and Minho their were unpredictable and you can't matched with. All the scores are perfectly correct both ,So that the high elders decided both are the rank 1 because of their unmatched talent .

All people whispering how unmatched Minho with unlike her sister. They didn't know she more capable for anything but she remain observant.

Pym was a campus belle and there was rumored that Jay and Pym are engaged. Some others rumored is not.

She was born a noble and wealthy family and favor by the queen dowager.Shes queen dowager niece.

Everyone was afraid to mess with her even her professor because of her charisma and have strong connection to the powerful family

Her long heels echoed against the classroom floor as she stopped beside Arin's desk.

The atmosphere immediately became heavy.

Even Professor Monica looked uncomfortable.

Pym smiled softly, but her eyes were sharp.

“Marinette…” she said gently. “It’s really you.”

The class instantly exploded into whispers.

“She knows the transfer student?”

" Wait, she's a noble girl before that she cause of her late mothers death way back then... even her father and father her despised her that much"

" I bet she's a cursed"

" I won't near her ......or maybe we all infected her bad luck..."

Everyone keeps mocking her and she makes her laughingstock.

Some of them is whispering...and some of them wanted to kick her out...

“A Vance talking to her?”

“Wait… weren't they childhood friends before?”

Arin gaze at her eye to eye.....

Childhood friends?

A sudden pressure stabbed through her head.

Flash.

A younger girl laughing beneath cherry blossoms.

Another memory🌸🌸🌸🌸

A hand reaching toward her.

Then darkness.

Arin gripped the edge of her desk tightly.

Ever since the accident, her memories had become broken fragments. After waking up from the fall, strange abilities slowly began awakening inside her.

She could feel emotions.

Hatred.

Fear.

Killing intent.

And right now🌸🌸🌸🌸

The hatred coming from Pym was overwhelming.

It crawled across Arin's skin like poison.

But Pym kept smiling.

“Im so happy you came back,” Pym continued sweetly. “After disappearing for years, we all wondered what happened to you.”

Arin lifted her eyes slightly.

Their gazes met.

For a split second, Arin saw it....,..

Jealousy.

Obsession.

Resentment.

Then another flash hit her mind.

A boy standing beside her under sunlight.

Silver eyes.

Cold expression.

The name echoed faintly inside her head.

Jay Feil Montclair.

Pym's crush.

The boy who once liked Arin instead.

The reason Pym slowly began to hate her.

But Arin couldn't fully remember yet.

Her power still wasn't complete.

The memories were awakening little by little.

And each memory felt more dangerous than the last.

Pym leaned closer to Arin and whispered softly enough that only she could hear.

“You really dont remember anything… do you?”

Arin stared at her silently.

Then she smiled weakly like the harmless girl everyone believed she was.

But inside......

Her instincts were screaming.

Enemy.

And suddenly....the president stop by and everyone back their sit and she felt at ease at once....

Marinette Prologue:

" What was that? I am supposed to see their past why I'm included in their past life. Who are they?"

She trembling inside that so many questions she can't answer yet.... But she stood up and pretend she's not afraid of...

Maybe, all of them are connected to my past life

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Jay Prologue;

his talking his mind.....

"Marinette, you came back, do you still remember me? Where have you been? I've been waiting for so long to find you since then....

I'm sorry .... it's my fault for not saving you back then.... I'm sorry... Now, we're grown up. I will protect you matter what happen...I promise to myself to protect you and we will not separated again.... I love you Marinette......

Pym Prologue:

" Why she came back"

She bit her nail like she's afraid of Marinette...

" is she came back for stealing my jay, that's not gonna happen"

" Jay and Me , spent a 5 years together and she's back. What would she thinking? I won't let Jay to close to her. I hate her...

What do you think of my unpredictable story dear readers? Are you excited to go beyond to see what's in my story... So if you want some stories.. Stay updated and stay tuned see you and the next episode

To be continued...

Character's Personal Info

🌸Antarcia University🌸

A prestigious and mysterious university hidden from ordinary society. Antarcia University is known as the academy where gifted individuals with supernatural abilities are trained, monitored, and prepared for future roles within powerful bloodlines and organizations.

Only selected students are accepted, especially heirs from ancient families like the Celeste bloodline.

The university appears normal to outsiders, but inside, students secretly learn:

* Ability control

* Combat and defense

* Ancient history

* Bloodline politics

* Mental resistance

* Hidden power awakening

The school is divided into different elite groups based on power types and abilities.

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🌸Main Characters & Their Skills🌸

🌸Marinette Synne Celeste

* Age: 19

* Role: Hidden heir of the Celeste bloodline

* Ability: Memory Vision, Soul Alchemist, Water Manipulation

- Can see the past through eye contact, objects, and places

* Future evolution may allow her to uncover sealed memories and hidden truths

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Genius-level intelligence

* Excellent investigator

* Strong mental resistance

* Fast learner

* Skilled in strategy and deduction

🌸Minho Aldric Celeste

* Age: 22

* Ability: Mind Reader and healer

* Reads thoughts and emotional intent

* Can sense lies instantly

🌸Other Skills:🌸

* Swordsmanship

* Hand-to-hand combat

* Tactical leadership

* Advanced mental discipline

* Weakness: lavender

🌸Rhys Zeth Carson

* Age: 21

* Ability: Shadow Manipulation

* Controls darkness and shadows

* Can travel through dark spaces

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Stealth

* Psychological manipulation

* Expert duelist

* Fluent in ancient languages

🌸Jay Feil Montclair

* Age: 21

* Ability:Soul Resonance

* Can sense emotions and spiritual disturbances

* Strengthens allies emotionally

🌸Other Skills:🌸

* Medical knowledge

* Archery

* Emotional intelligence

* Protective combat style

* Weakness: Feels emotional pain from others too deeply

🌸 Leo Killian Ashveil

* Age:20

* Ability: Flame Manifestation

* Creates and controls blue fire

🌸Other Skills:🌸

* Fast reflexes

* Acrobatics

* Close combat

* Social charm

🌸 Sapphire Antarcia

* Age:20

* Ability: Crystal Illusion

* Creates illusions using reflective crystals

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Dance combat

* Elegant sword fighting

* High-level manipulation

*Weakness: Illusions fail against strong mental abilities

🌸Ethan Blackwood

* Age:22

* Ability: Blood Binding

* Position: President ( student council )

* Controls contracts and seals using blood

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Negotiation

* Poison knowledge

* Strategic planning

🌸Nate Jin

* Age:22

* Ability:Technopathy

* Controls and communicates with technology

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Hacking

* Engineering

* Surveillance

* Weakness: Weak in direct combat

🌸 Derek Vance

* Age:22

* Ability:Gravity Pressure

* Manipulates weight and pressure

🌸Other Skills:🌸

* Martial arts

* Physical endurance

* Combat leadership

* Weakness: Powers drain stamina quickly

🌸 Kristein Pym Vance

* Age:20

* Ability: Emotion Distortion and Beast summoner

* Influences fear, jealousy, and insecurity

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Acting

* Social manipulation

* Persuasion

* Weakness:Her emotions affect her own ability

🌸Nimue Greywale

* Age: 20

* Ability: Prophetic Dreams

* Sees fragments of possible futures

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Ancient magic studies

* Spiritual rituals

* Calm analytical thinking

*Weakness:Visions are incomplete and painful

🌸Anya Enami

* Age:19

* Ability:Sound Manipulation

* Controls vibrations and sound waves

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Music

* Espionage

* Quick movement

*Weakness: Silence weakens her power

🌸Mione Stirling

* Age: 18

* Ability: Healing Aura

* Accelerates healing and recovery

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Herbology

* Medical support

* Emotional empathy

*Weakness: Healing drains her energy

🌸Aldrin James Swift

* Age: 23

* Ability:Time Manipulation

* Slows movement and reactions temporarily

🌸Other Skills🌸

* Political strategy

* Manipulation

* Combat intelligence

🌸 Newt Ash Gingrich

* Age: 21

* Ability: Ice blizzard, summoner, telekinesis

* identity: prince of elf kingdom

🌸other skills🌸

* mysterious

*mysterious

*mysterious

Professors of Antarcia University🌸🌸🌸

🌸Prof. Augustus

* Teaches ancient bloodline history

* Ability: Rune Creation

🌸Prof. Dennox

* Teaches combat and survival

* Ability: Beast Transformation

🌸Prof. Kylaib

* Teaches mental control

* Ability: Illusion Suppression

🌸Prof. Monica

* Teaches ability recovery and healing

* Ability: Energy Restoration

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