Ask Its Name
Step through the rift. Master the shadows. Survive the darkness within.
- Fantasy
- Young Adult
Seventeen-year-old Erin Castilian has always been an outsider, haunted by strange, sentient shadow mists that respond to her every emotion. Trapped in an abusive home and grieving her dying grandfather, Erin makes a desperate escape into the woods—where a mysterious, white-cloaked stranger offers her an impossible way out. Stepping through a magical rift to the realm of Ascort, Erin arrives at Rose Court Academy, a legendary haven for those who weave shadows. For the first time, she finds a place where her strange powers make her belong. Surrounded by a team of loyal peers, Erin begins to unlock the mysteries of her magic. But sanctuary is short-lived. Before she can even find her footing, horrific shade monsters breach the academy grounds in a violent onslaught. When a teammate is dragged into the abyss, Erin is forced to confront a brutal truth: the darkness isn't just outside the gates—it's hunting them. Perfect for fans of dark portal fantasies and magical academy adventures, Ask Its Name is a spellbinding tale of courage, loss, and the dangerous power hidden in the shadows.