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By Caroline Peckham

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Origins of an Academy Bully by Caroline Peckham is a dark bully romance with academy drama, intense rivalry, and complex characters, perfect for fans of enemies-to-lovers stories set in a dangerous and elite supernatural school. This prequel dives into the backstory of one of Zodiac Academy’s most notorious figures—Darius Acrux. Before he became the ruthless and powerful dragon shifter feared by everyone at the academy, Darius was a boy shaped by impossible expectations, deep wounds, and a desperate need to protect what matters most. Torn between loyalty to his family and the pressure to prove himself in a brutal world, Darius is pushed into choices that begin to harden him. Friendships crack, power games escalate, and the line between survival and cruelty blurs. As he starts to build the tough exterior that defines him later, readers get a rare glimpse of the vulnerability beneath the fire. Origins of an Academy Bully adds emotional depth to an already compelling character. Caroline Peckham crafts a raw, gripping origin story that reveals how pain, pride, and fear forge a bully in a world where weakness isn’t an option. It’s the perfect read for anyone wanting more insight into the shadows behind the Zodiac Academy’s fiercest personalities.