Trouble is brewing

Magic isn't just her power-it's her business plan. Jo never expected renovating a rundown camp to be easy. As a talented Witch Savant, she's determined to transform the dilapidated property into a revolutionary magic academy. Her unconventional funding source? A spectacular "illusions" train experience that delights unsuspecting humans while secretly utilizing her genuine magical abilities. Between managing skeptical contractors, reinforcing magical wards, and dealing with a foul-mouthed raccoon that won't stop cursing in English, Jo's plate is overflowing. The local townspeople are growing suspicious, railroad executives demand ever-more impressive performances, and whispers from her former coven threaten to unravel everything she's building. Jo must master the delicate balance between revealing enough "magic" to fund her dream while keeping the true nature of her powers hidden. Will Jo successfully establish the first independent witch academy in generations? Or will the powerful coven she escaped finally "take the gloves off" and crush her rebellious dream before it truly begins?