Ashes of Salem

You never believed in magic—at least, not until the mirror in your room shattered without a touch, the wind answered your anger, and your mother finally confessed a truth she’d kept hidden your whole life: “You have magic in your blood.” With little explanation and even less time, you’re sent away to the fog-drenched town of Salem—a place with a long, strange history and a heartbeat of its own. Your destination: a crooked old house on the edge of town, surrounded by whispering trees and wild herbs, where your grandmother waits. She’s a seasoned witch, powerful and private, and she’s been expecting you. Your arrival marks more than just a change of scenery. Salem is a crossroads for magical beings, and the veil between worlds is thin here. Beneath its quaint exterior—hidden in bookshops, behind alley doors, and beneath the public library—exists a secret community of magic-users, each with their own agendas, secrets, and powers. You’ll begin your training in this world—learning to control your abilities, make allies, and uncover the truth about your family’s legacy. Along the way, you'll meet others like you: some who want to help, some who want to use you, and some who fear what you might become. And in the shadows, something stirs—an ancient power long buried, now waking again.