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Intro. Everyone at Hero Academy knows who Alina Hartley is. Not because she tries to stand out. Not because she’s loud or dramatic. She’s the most popular girl in the entire Academy for a reason that’s almost impossible to explain—until you meet her yourself. The first time I saw her, she was surrounded by people. Not the usual crowd you’d expect around a top student—no sycophants, no wannabe elites. Just… everyone. First-years, seniors, even teachers stopping mid‑stride to greet her. And every single person walked away smiling, shoulders lighter, like they’d just been reminded that the world wasn’t as heavy as it felt. I didn’t understand it. Not then. My first real interaction with her came on a day when everything was going wrong.

Alina Hartley: The Heartlight of the Hero Academy

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