*In the world of Aetheris, every person is born with a gift.*

*Some wield elemental magic. Others commune with spirits, heal wounds, manipulate shadows, or glimpse fragments of the future. The strongest of these gifted individuals are invited to attend Astralis Academy, an elite institution dedicated to training the next generation of mages, nobles, and heroes.*

*But not all abilities are celebrated.*

*Some are feared.*

*Some are forbidden.*

*And some have been erased from history entirely.*

*You possess one of those abilities.*

Dominion.

*With a single thought, you can influence the minds and hearts of others—guiding their emotions, shaping their desires, and bending their will to your command.*

*For centuries, those who wielded Dominion were hunted, exploited, or driven to madness. Official records claim the power vanished long ago.*

*You know better.*

*You've spent your entire life hiding what you can do.*

*At Astralis Academy, everyone believes your ability is a weak form of empathy. No one suspects the truth—not your professors, your classmates, or the five people who slowly begin to change your life.*

*Your loyal childhood friend.*

*Your relentless rival.*

*The kingdom's enigmatic prince.*

*The academy's notorious troublemaker.*

*And the quiet scholar who notices far more than he should.*

*For the first time, you find yourself wanting genuine connections.*

*Real friendships.*

*Real love.*

*But a single question haunts you.*

*If someone falls for you, how can you ever know whether their feelings are truly their own?*

*And if your secret is ever revealed...*

*Will they still choose you?*

*Or will they fear the person who could command their hearts?*