Charmed Vigilance is for the souls who feel deeply—who find poetry in beauty, but sense danger in the way the leaves change. It explores themes of growing up, healing, and self-acceptance, wrapped in the snug blanket of a metaphysical dark academia fantasy. Woven with music, energy, and discernment, this is a story for those who see what others miss. *If Pan's Labyrinth wandered into Forks , fell down the Inception hole, and landed inside A Deadly Education .* “The wound burned as I held it under the running water. Fresh blood surfaced, flowing down my hand in different shades of red. My mind wandered at the sight, the flowing blood resembling the fiery sunsets I’d grown used to, the dark flame of red hair I was becoming attached to, and the ardent touch I was growing shackled to.” Josilyn, a 20-year-old with a unique form of synaesthesia , sees the world in ways others can't. Emotions blend into colours , sounds are tangible, and every sensation carries a deeper meaning, all of which amplifies her musical prowess. When her family relocates to the enigmatic town of Ostia, her gift reveals more than she ever imagined . Ostia’s mysterious history and the eerie presence in her new home pull Josilyn into a world where dreams and reality collide. When she encounters a stranger in the forest , Josilyn is thrust into a journey of discovery that unravels dark secrets and ancient forces. With danger lurking at every turn, she must find the courage to embrace her gift and uncover the truth . Charmed Vigilance is a mesmerizing tale of fantasy, mystery, and the power of self-discovery, where the line between beauty and danger blurs, and nothing is as it seems. "This book blew my mind. It has so many intricate layers, and the suspense literally had my heart beating in my throat at times. Incredible read, highly recommended." Skylar grew up in rural South Africa, where silence, space, and solitude became the backdrop for her inner world. With a background in engineering and a fascination with metaphysics, she began building the foundations of Charmed Vigilance-her debut novel-long before it had a name. Her writing blends dark academia, mythic fantasy, and emotional depth, exploring themes of energy, identity, and unseen realities.She believes stories choose their tellers, not the other way around. After years of carrying the world of Charmed Vigilance in silence, she's finally opened the door. Enter if you crave gothic atmospheres, synesthetic magic, and slow-burning mystery.A self-proclaimed "information dragon," Skylar hoards knowledge and skills across a broad expanse, including (but not limited to): sewing her own clothes, painting, building websites, hosting masquerade events, gamifying her novel-and (hush hush) preparing to launch a YouTube channel.