Katy Riley hoped the prestigious local academy would be a sanctuary for her six-year-old son, John, offering a fresh start after a painful divorce. Renowned for its excellence, the school promised safety and stability. But beneath its polished facade, something is terribly wrong.  

Barred from entering the school grounds and unsettled by the iron bars on classroom windows, Katy grows uneasy. John returns home drained, his memories of the day eerily blank, and strange marks mar his small arms. The other children whisper in fear, their silence hiding a chilling truth.  

As dread tightens its grip, Katy realizes her son is caught in a web of danger. With time slipping away, she must unravel the academy’s dark secrets to save John—before the sinister forces lurking within claim him for good.


SINISTER ACADEMY

CHAPTER 25

Katy POV
The intercom buzzes. It’s Olly’s mother – coming for her weekly visit.
When I met Olly, I assumed he was from a typical snowboarding rich-kid family.
But it’s not true. Olly’s family are ordinary. His mum lives in East London and works as a cashier on Bethnal Green Road. Her partner is a...

Katy POV

The intercom buzzes. It’s Olly’s mother – coming for her weekly visit.

When I met Olly, I assumed he was from a typical snowboarding rich-kid family.

But it’s not true. Olly’s family are ordinary. His mum lives in East London and works as a cashier on Bethnal Green Road. Her partner is a...

CHAPTER 20