Academia Novels & Stories

“New paper due Friday.” I squint. Power Abuse in Academia. The title punches me in the gut. Mia chuckles. “Professor Grumpy likes boring articles.” Kiera joins in. “He should try something less him, I guess.” “Power,” I mutter under my breath. They don’t hear me. I’m glad. Seeing men like him lose their façade in front of me... Power. Whatever that meant. We keep walking, but I slow down as my phone dings. I pull it out.

I crossed my legs, then uncrossed them, my hands twisting in my lap. "You’ve put me in a very difficult position," he said, finally leaning back. He crossed his arms, the fabric of his shirt straining against his biceps. "Academic fraud is an expulsion-level offense. The board doesn't care about 'desperate circumstances.' They care about the prestige of this institution." "Please," I said, my voice cracking. "I’ve worked so hard to be here. I just... I was exhausted. I thought if I made the paper stand out, you’d finally—"

"The woman who claimed to know me - Isabella Reed - she's been using my name to establish credibility, hasn't she?" "Among other things," I replied grimly. Dr. Gates's expression hardened. "Academic fraud is a serious matter. If she's been misrepresenting connections to gain professional advantage..." "I appreciate your concern," I interrupted gently, "but right now, I can't afford to have my identity become public knowledge. My marriage, my family situation - it's all very delicate." He studied my face for a long moment, then nodded with the understanding that came from years in academia, where discretion was often crucial.

In comparison, the former choice holds more value. It did not mean that the latter choice was entirely meaningless, though. Scientific research was vast and academic pursuit was boundless. In the ever-flowing river of research, there were both correct and incorrect paths. These elements work together to form a healthy ecosystem in academia. Even the cleanest rivers had mud at the bottom and fish swimming within. If a river held nothing but water, it could no longer be called a river. So, moving forward…

She's an absolute marvel in the world of academia. "I know right."

But it was genuine work and Isa felt she put considerable effort into it. After sifting through cringe-y articles on past 50 Shades of Grey hype, Isa eventually found original academic literature on subjects ranging from Stockholm syndrome to gender and submissive behaviors. There was a genuine research and science to this - and without realizing it, she had selected some of her professor's own work. It only dawned on her as she created and edited her works cited.

“I’ve contacted someone at Academy to help figure out what’s wrong with your powers.” “Really?” My heart races with excitement. “Does that mean my powers will be unbound soon?” “Yes, with luck. Soon your wolf will be back,” she replies. “And Academy...” I remember Hera telling me that Sheila was Academy’s youngest Head Herbalist. “Can you tell me more about Academy?” “Academy is a research institution, like a werewolf university. The best werewolves from Europe and even the world gather there to study. They also conduct various research programs.”

they murmured. “I welcome you to Royal academy, it nice seeing new faces. You are to obey the rule and regulations of the school, if you caught sneaking out you be punished. Your uniform and book will be in your room, no girl should go the boys hostel vise versa. Any information will be passed into you, any question”

Across bloodlines whose founders had made compromises they pretended were buried. Across institutions whose authority depended on belief rather than truth. Across doctrines that called themselves immutable while quietly rewriting themselves every generation. The academy. Ah, the academy. It prides itself on control. On regulation. On hierarchy disguised as stewardship. Councils fracture easily; they always have. Guardians fear irrelevance more than failure. Power structures rot faster than individuals because they convince themselves they are immune to decay. I reached for the academy not as a target— —but as an ecosystem. Within its wards, ambitions rubbed against one another daily. Resentm

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