my family drove towards my new home in ShadowClaw. The argument from las

, sweetheart, I know this move is difficult for you. But rememb

mom. But leaving everything behind, my friend

d, Tanya. It's normal to feel scared and unsure about such a big change.

nk of all the amazing things waiting for you at the university. New friends,

of anxiety. "I get all that, but what if I can't fit in? What if I don't

but you'll never know what you're capable of unless you try. Take this opportunity, giv

couldn't let fear hold me back from pursuing my dreams. "You're right, mom. I will

mind was abuzz with thoughts of the unknown. I couldn't predict what my life at Mys

ling streets of the city came into view. My excitement grew

weight of uncertainty lifting slightly from my shoulders. Unpacking my belongings, I began to

meeting new people, and studying my class schedule. My fears started to fade

ing in the university's courtyard, taking in the beauty of my surroundings.

Monica, a classmate I had met during orie

. "Not at all, Monica. I w

arted here, I was terrified too. But I've found that the key is

onica's words. "You're right, Monica. I'm ready to

gn, and the emptiness echoed the hollowness in my chest. I have yet to get a roommate. As I got ready for my

y steps were cautious, my eyes fixed on the ground. The weight of being the new

duced himself and asked us to do the same, I felt the gaze of my classmates fi

e is, coming in here l

urmur as the judgmental whispers echoed in my mind. It seems they despised outsiders over here

tudents who exchanged knowing glances. The leader, a girl with

neered, her friends smi

ile. "Just trying to

, you better find it fast. We don

rmined not to let their words define me. The day unfolded like a

seemed to offer a sanctuary from the judgmental eyes that had scrutinized me all day. The librarian,

here. Don't let it discourage you, my dea

tales of the university's mysterious past, hinting at a world inte

nted patterns on the ground, and the distant howls of a wolf pack added an eerie soundtrack to the night. Unbe

rom campus grounds." I sighed to myself, turning around to head back to my h

are