Zodiac Academy Series 6 books Collection Set

Zodiac Academy Series 6 books Collection Set Plot Summary

Introduction

# Heirs of Blood and Starlight: A Celestial Reckoning The police sirens wailed through Chicago's midnight air as Darcy squeezed through the bathroom window, her heart hammering against her ribs. Two thousand dollars in cash waited somewhere in this house—money she and her twin sister Tory had saved for months, their only hope of keeping their crumbling apartment. But as she dropped to the floor, hands seized her ankles through the fence hole, and their precious bills scattered into the mud like fallen leaves. That same night, Professor Orion materialized in their dingy studio apartment like something from a fever dream. Dark-eyed and dangerous, he spoke of impossible things: magic flowing in their veins, a mirror world called Solaria, and powers awakened by their eighteenth birthday. The twins had always known they were different, but this man claimed they weren't even human. With a handful of glittering stardust, he tore them from everything they'd ever known and thrust them into a realm where stars held power and four young men ruled like kings.

Chapter 1: From Mortal Streets to Celestial Thrones: The Twins' Awakening

The Academy gates loomed like iron teeth against the twilight sky. Darcy and Tory Vega stood at the threshold of Zodiac Academy, eighteen years of foster care and survival etched into their identical faces. They had been ripped from their mortal lives by a truth too impossible to believe: they were Fae, heirs to a throne stolen by murder, daughters of the Savage King whose blood ran with the power of all four elements. The Awakening ceremony struck like lightning through their veins. Magic erupted from their fingertips in torrents of wind and flame, water and earth responding to their call with terrifying eagerness. Rain that fell from cloudless skies marked those with water magic. Winds that touched only the chosen revealed air wielders. Earth magic made grass spiral around arms like living jewelry, while fire scorched protective circles in the ground. But for the twins, all four elements blazed within them like caged lightning. The crowd of students fell silent, their faces painted with awe and terror. This was what they had feared: the return of the Vegas, more powerful than any Fae in living memory. Whispers of "Celestial Heirs" and "Vega Twins" rippled through the assembly like poison in water. Four young men watched from their red couch with calculating eyes. Darius Acrux, black-haired and built like a fortress, whose dark eyes promised nothing but trouble. Seth Capella, long-haired and predatory, his gaze hungry as it swept over them. Max Rigel, dark-skinned with a mohawk that should have looked ridiculous but somehow made him more intimidating. And Caleb Altair, golden-haired and beautiful as a fallen angel. They had spent their lives preparing to inherit the throne their families had claimed after the royal murders. Now two girls with no training but unlimited potential threatened everything they'd worked for.

Chapter 2: Four Elements, Four Enemies: Power Unleashed and Hostility Revealed

The House selections split the twins apart for the first time in their lives. Darcy found herself claimed by House Aer, following Seth's pack of air elementals to a towering structure that scraped the sky. What she thought would be a simple initiation became a nightmare of humiliation as Seth forced her to the edge of the tower's highest balcony, demanding she cut off all her hair or jump to her death. The blue-tipped strands that marked her most painful memory weren't something she'd surrender to his cruelty. With nothing but blind faith in powers she barely understood, Darcy threw herself into the void. Air magic erupted from her hands at the last possible second, cushioning her fall as cheers echoed from above. She'd earned her place through courage, but Seth's predatory touches and the pack's disturbing behavior made her wonder what kind of family she'd joined. Meanwhile, Tory faced her own trial in the volcanic caves beneath House Ignis. Fire creatures made of living flame attacked her in the darkness, immune to conventional weapons. Only when she accidentally summoned water magic did she manage to extinguish them and reach the final challenge. Darius waited beyond a wall of fire, his smile sharp as broken glass as he explained the price of entry: leaving everything from her mortal life behind. The flames burned away her clothes but left her skin untouched, exposing her naked body to the entire House as they laughed and jeered. Darius offered her his room with a mocking smile, but Tory's fury burned hotter than any fire magic. She'd rather die than give him the satisfaction, and her defiant words echoed through the common room as she stalked away, dignity intact despite her humiliation. Classes at Zodiac Academy revealed the true scope of their predicament. Professor Orion, a vampire with eyes like black holes, taught Cardinal Magic with casual cruelty that made students bleed for his lessons. The twins' power readings shattered every scale. Darcy scored tens and nines across all elements, while Tory's fire magic blazed with such intensity that it overwhelmed Professor Pyro during their first lesson. These weren't just students learning party tricks—they were weapons being forged, and everyone knew it.

Chapter 3: Blood Bonds and Broken Wings: The Heirs' Campaign of Cruelty

Caleb's fangs pierced Tory's neck in The Orb's golden dome, his bite claiming her as his personal Source before hundreds of watching students. The violation sent ice through her veins as her magic flowed into him, but she refused to scream or beg. Vampires fed on power and emotion alike, and she wouldn't give him the satisfaction of either. The claiming sparked a territorial dispute that revealed the complex dynamics between the Heirs. When Professor Orion bit Darcy during class, Caleb burst through the door like an avenging angel, slamming the teacher against the board with enough force to crack the wood. The confrontation ended with a cold bargain: Caleb would keep Tory, Orion would claim Darcy, and both girls would serve as unwilling batteries for creatures who saw them as nothing more than convenient meals. The social media aftermath was swift and brutal. Photos of naked bodies and feeding sessions spread across FaeBook like wildfire, accompanied by comments that reduced the twins to objects of lust and mockery. The Almighty Sovereign Society rallied around them with embarrassing displays of loyalty, but their protection came with its own price: constant attention and expectations they never asked for. Each feeding session weakened them, made their magic harder to control and their defenses more fragile. The vampires grew stronger while the twins grew desperate, searching for ways to shield themselves from Coercion magic that could force them to dance like puppets or reveal their deepest secrets. But not everyone at the Academy served the Heirs' agenda. Diego Polux, with his gentle eyes and hidden strength, offered friendship without expecting servitude in return. Sofia Cygnus, fragile as spun glass but loyal as steel, taught them the Academy's unwritten rules.

Chapter 4: Shadows of the Past: Unraveling the Royal Murder Conspiracy

The mysterious messages from "Falling Star" began arriving like poison-tipped arrows, each revelation more disturbing than the last. The anonymous contact claimed the Acrux family had orchestrated the royal murders, that the four Celestial Houses had conspired to steal a throne that rightfully belonged to the Vega bloodline. Professor Astrum's tarot cards painted pictures of betrayal and blood in Venus Library's shadowed stacks. The elderly teacher's hands shook as he dealt the ancient deck, his moustache trembling with barely contained fear. "Your parents' deaths were not what they seemed," he whispered during their lesson. "The High Priestess appears again and again. Someone close to you hides deadly secrets." When Darcy drew the same card twice in succession, the old man's face went white as bone. The truth began to crystallize like poison in their veins. The official reports painted the royal murders as Nymph attacks—shadow creatures who killed Fae to steal their magic through clawed fingers that pierced the heart. But the timing was too convenient, the beneficiaries too obvious. The Acrux family had been first on the scene when the royal family died. Orion's lineage traced back to practitioners of dark magic. The Nymph attacks required inside knowledge to penetrate the palace's defenses. Tory's midnight surveillance confirmed their worst fears. Following Darius through the Wailing Wood, she discovered his secret meeting with Professor Orion at the faculty housing complex. Their whispered conversation spoke of killing "them" before they grew too powerful, of consulting mystical bones for the right moment to strike, and of covering their tracks so no one would know who was responsible. The weight of their heritage pressed down like a crown of thorns. King Hail Vega, their birth father, had earned his title through rivers of blood and public executions. The Savage King's reign had been a nightmare of paranoia and cruelty, but his death had benefited those who now sought to destroy his daughters.

Chapter 5: Fire, Ice, and Sacrifice: When Games Turn Deadly

The Academy's fall dance should have been a night of beauty and magic. Instead, it became a theater of cruelty where the Heirs performed their masterpiece of destruction. Seth's seduction was flawless, his wolf's magnetism drawing Darcy into his arms with promises whispered against her skin. She let herself believe, for one dangerous moment, that his apologies might be real. The betrayal cut deeper than any blade. Seth's knife sliced through her hair with surgical precision, taking the blue-tipped locks that had been her armor against a world that demanded trust. The strands fell like dying hopes to the ground while Kylie's camera captured every moment of humiliation. "Nothing personal," Seth laughed, his amber eyes cold as winter stars. "Just the way of Fae." But the night's horrors had only begun. Darius's coercion wrapped around Tory's mind like chains, dragging her to the swimming pool where death waited in six meters of churning water. The other Heirs watched with hungry eyes as she climbed the diving board, her fear feeding Max's siren appetite while Caleb's earth magic sealed her fate. They knew her terror of drowning, had harvested it from her memories like fruit from a poisoned tree. The ice closed over her head like a coffin lid, trapping her beneath the surface while her lungs screamed for air. In those final moments, as darkness crept in from the edges of her vision, she understood the true depth of their enemies' cruelty. This wasn't about politics or power—it was about breaking them so completely that they would never rise again. Professor Orion's rescue came like salvation wrapped in shadow. His vampire strength shattered the ice that would have been Tory's tomb, his healing magic breathing life back into her drowned lungs. For a moment, the twins glimpsed something almost human in their tormentor's eyes—a flicker of conscience that made him more dangerous than any monster.

Chapter 6: From Prey to Predator: The Making of Vengeful Queens

The real horror came when Professor Astrum's body was discovered outside The Orb. Dragon fire had reduced their only ally to charred bone and ash, but death could not silence his final message. The Death card appeared in Tory's hands like a curse made manifest, its surface unmarked by the flames that had consumed its bearer. "The answers you seek are hidden between Leo and Libra," the card whispered in silver script. "Don't trust the flames. Claim your throne." Falling Star's identity died with the old professor, taking his secrets to whatever afterlife awaited murdered teachers. The twins stood over his remains while students screamed and cameras flashed, understanding at last that their enemies would kill anyone who tried to help them. They were alone now in a school full of predators, with only their untrained power and each other for protection. The Academy's golden towers still reached toward the stars, but their beauty had been revealed as a lie. Behind the glittering facade lay a nest of vipers where the strong devoured the weak and mercy was a luxury none could afford. The Celestial Heirs had shown their true faces at last, stripping away any pretense of honor or nobility. They were their parents' children, raised on stolen power and willing to commit any atrocity to keep their thrones. But they had made one crucial mistake in their campaign of terror: they had revealed the depths of their cruelty without breaking their targets' spirits. The Vegas had endured eighteen years of abandonment and betrayal. A few months of Academy politics would not be enough to destroy what foster care had forged. Every humiliation had forged them stronger, every betrayal had taught them to trust only each other, and every drop of blood spilled had watered the seeds of revolution. The twins had survived their first semester, but survival was not victory—it was merely the price of admission to a game where the stakes were measured in blood. Magic fought against them like wild animals, but they were learning to tame the elements that had once seemed impossible to control. Their power readings continued to shatter every scale, growing stronger with each feeding, each betrayal, each moment of rage that crystallized into cold determination.

Summary

The Academy's halls had witnessed the forging of something far more dangerous than the Celestial Heirs had anticipated. Two Chicago street kids had been transformed into weapons of vengeance, their royal blood awakened by cruelty and tempered by loss. The sons of murderers had sought to break them through humiliation and terror, but had instead created enemies who understood that survival meant fighting dirty, that power was worthless without the will to use it, and that sometimes the only way to win was to burn everything down and start over. In the end, the twins faced a choice as old as power itself. They could flee back to their mortal lives, accepting defeat and leaving their enemies victorious. Or they could stay and fight, claiming their birthright with the same ruthless determination their tormentors had shown. The stars had awakened their power for a reason, and perhaps it was time to discover just how much destruction two angry heirs could unleash when they finally stopped playing defense and started playing to win. The real war for Solaria's throne was just beginning, and the stars themselves would tremble before it ended.

About Author

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Caroline Peckham

Peckham investigates the darker sides of romance through a creative partnership with her sister, Susanne Valenti. Their combined writing talents explore the fantastical and tumultuous worlds of fantasy, contemporary, and high school bully narratives. The duo crafts intricate tales where enemies might become lovers, and magical bonds are both a gift and a curse. This approach captivates readers seeking complex characters and emotional depth, providing a haven for those who enjoy the thrill of the forbidden and the mysterious allure of magical realms.\n\nCentral to their method is a strong social media presence, particularly on TikTok, which has played a substantial role in their success. They actively engage with their audience, fostering a vibrant community that eagerly anticipates each new release. This interactive strategy not only amplifies their reach but also solidifies a reader base that feels personally connected to the authors and their works. The Zodiac Academy series stands out as a key achievement, especially the seventh installment, which topped Kindle charts, demonstrating the impact of their compelling storytelling and effective audience engagement.\n\nReaders benefit from Peckham's rich and immersive narratives, which offer escapism and excitement. The authors' approach resonates particularly well with those drawn to dark romance, fantasy, and complex emotional journeys. Through their innovative storytelling and community-building efforts, Peckham and Valenti have redefined the genre, earning the status of #1 Wall Street Journal bestselling authors. This bio encapsulates their journey from self-publishing novices to influential figures in the dark romance community, leaving a lasting impact on readers who find solace and adventure in their pages.

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