Xander, 12, lives his life in fear, constantly worried about the next beating he'll receive for even the smallest of things. These fears become amplified when a wealthy man decides to adopt him, an event which causes significant changes in Xander's life. Though he's constantly afraid, Xander eventually begins to find hope that he's finally safe. S.G. "Sig", 13, is mostly ignored by his parents as long as his chores are done and he doesn't cause any problems. As a result, he's taken to doing small jobs such as babysitting, dog-walking, and yardwork to earn money to pay for the things he wants whether it be going bowling with his friends, buying souvenirs at the zoo, eating out at a restaurant, or even something as simple as buying food he wants to make for himself. The one thing that makes him happy in life are the friends who stick with him no matter what. Luke, 13, only wants to make friends and fit in, but he has a tendency to talk a lot no matter how much he tries to remember not to. On top of that, he's just started to figure out that he likes boys and feels confused and conflicted with himself as his family is an old and well-established one within the magical community. To make matters worse, he's not really sure about who he is. Greyson, 10, is Greyson.
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