Lila Evie - House of the Butterflies

Lila Cynder Evie (Evee- eh) survived a life built on lies, abuse, and the suffocating feeling of being a forgotten slave. With pieces of her memory fractured and erased, her only solace was her little twin sisters and the pages of her favorite comic book, where a brave teenage witch lived a life of vibrant, real magic. Lila desperately yearned for that same purpose-a life that truly belonged to them all, free from the shadows of her past.

That yearning ignites into reality when inexplicable phenomena reveal her secret: she is a witch, special and powerful, and her magic is the key to their escape. A mysterious acceptance letter soon arrives, summoning her to Oasel Academy ("Oh-tsil").

Oasel is the haven Lila dreamed of-a dazzling and chaotic kaleidoscope of soaring spells and possibilities. It's a chance to forge a powerful, loving future for her sisters and finally belong. There, Lila finds the family she never had, forging fierce bonds with new friends like Tyler Westbrook and Bridget Clawfield, reconnecting with childhood acquaintances, and forming a vital new circle of trust.

But the magical world is not a simple refuge. As Lila trains fiercely to become a brilliant witch and immerses herself in the school's vast history and lore, she begins to uncover deep, forgotten secrets about Oasel, the magical realm, and the true, dangerous identity she was forced to forget. Driven by sisterly love and fueled by the resilience forged in her trauma, Lila must embrace her destiny and face the lingering dangers, proving that her unique, butterfly-like transformation will shatter the darkness.

(Cover drawn by me but also with the help of AI)

{ I dedicate this story to both my older sister Evelyn, my mom and my family. You guys have made my day magical, and inspire me everyday. I luv u guys!!! }