Lauren leaned against the cool stone wall of All Souls Dorm, her breath coming in heavy gasps as she tried to process the whirlwind of emotions and sensations that had just engulfed her. The air felt electric, charged with the remnants of her magic awakening. She could still feel the pulse of Ashmole 785 resonating within her, a book that had changed everything in an instant.
The dim light of the dorm room flickered, casting shadows that danced along the walls, mirroring the chaos inside her mind. Memories of the ancient text rushed through her thoughts, each page filled with secrets and power that she had never imagined possible. The weight of her newfound abilities pressed down on her, exhilarating yet terrifying.
As she steadied herself, Lauren closed her eyes, focusing on her breathi
