

My Bloody Teacher
Beatrice, a spirited university student, finds her world turned upside down on the first day of her second year. Between navigating friendships, a budding romance, and the challenges of academia, an unsettling presence looms. Her new school coordinator, Mr. Hayes, is not just exceptionally handsome; he possesses an unnerving intensity and a mysterious aura that draws Beatrice in, even as it signals danger. As strange occurrences begin, including a life-threatening incident and an inexplicable, fiery attack on her mother's workplace, Beatrice is thrust into a terrifying reality where secrets, hidden powers, and an undeniable, dangerous attraction collide. Will she uncover the truth behind Mr. Hayes's enigmatic nature before it's too late?“F*ck it, I'm not going,” I whispered to my reflection in the mirror, taking in my frizzy hair and a new zit. Lie to me by Tate McRae played softly in the background. Maybe I should just call in sick and try again tomorrow. I scratched the scar on the back of my neck, frowning. No choice, it was the first day of second year, and a bad start meant a bad year.
My wavy hair was a risk, never knowing if it would cooperate. Today, the hair gods clearly hadn't blessed me. As I grabbed a brush to tame the half-curls, my phone blared, signalling it was time to leave. Of course. Late wasn't an option. I quickly grabbed another shirt, some hair stuff, and concealer, stuffing it all into my bag. Kenna honked twice, her usual urgent signal. The day Kenna is late is the day dogs fly.
“Be a bad bitch today,” I winked at the mirror, then ran downstairs, almost tripping over Moose, my dog. My mom sighed, “One day Beatrice, you're going to break your ankle.”“But today is not that day, mom,” I smiled, grabbing the packaged lunches she’d made for me and my friends. “You are a star, mom, I don't know how you do it.”
Kenna honked again. I kissed her and Moose, pulling on my biker boots, and ran out. “Honestly Tris, I don't know how you can be late EVERY day!” Kenna scolded, pressing the gas. I apologized, put on my favorite tunes, and started singing Fast Car by Jonas Blue and Dakota, louder and louder, adding false notes just to make her laugh.
