How To Survive At The Academy Novels & Stories

​I opened my eyes with a gasp, the warm shower water splashing heavily against my face as I violently pulled myself back to reality. ​Leaning my forehead against the cold, tiled wall, I let out a long, shuddering breath, trying to calm my racing pulse. The memory settled heavy in my gut. Going to the Academy wasn't just a dramatic escape anymore—it was the only logical choice left for me. ​First, it was the safest place in the world. The Academy was heavily guarded, warded, and strictly independent from pack politics. If I was tucked away safely inside its high walls, Enzo’s enemies wouldn’t be able to track me down. They wouldn't be able to get to him through me. I wouldn't be his liability

He is just so sweet. “We won’t be going." Jake frowns, turning completely to me. "We could still go, you know," he says, almost as if he’s trying to offer a bit of normality, something simple amidst all this chaos. I shake my head, a smile creeping across my own lips despite myself. "Nah, we need to focus on your pack. Keeping everyone alive. Taking out those hunters... That’s what matters. I don’t think prom’s really where our attention should be right now, Jake."

With superhearings, everything seemed to be at your ear's disposal. "Welcome back, Vesper," Rosemary, one of the Restaurant's waiters, grinned. She moved in for a hug, which I accepted, and then her eyes flickered to Kelani. Rose was a werewolf as well. In fact, she was one of the alumni of the academy. Many of the students in the academy had nowhere else to go after finishing their studies. They were orphans or just abandoned kids by their parents after the latter realized they had special abilities. So, the Academy had made a special spot for those and anyone who intended to stay instead of going to the real world to explore other possibilities.

He yanked me back. “Where are you going?” he panicked. “To a professor. Or the admin office. Anywhere. They can’t get away with this,” I snapped. “Don’t. You’ll just make it worse.” Roy’s face turned red. “Please don’t make it worse.” “We can’t let them win.” “They always win! Because they’re stronger. Haven’t you figured it out yet? The teachers all want this to happen. This is Royal Academy—only the strongest survive. If you can’t handle the rules of the jungle, you’ll get eliminated before the games even start.”

"I'll try. I don't know if I can change. But I'll try." "That's all anyone can ask." The aftermath of the academy attack is complex. Six operatives captured (three dead, three in custody). Raven is in a rehabilitation program. The Academy temporarily closed for repairs but will reopen in two weeks. Most importantly, zero student casualties. "We protected them," Cameron says, reviewing after-action reports. "Every single student survived, most without injury. That's victory." "Victory that required turning the academy into a fortress and fighting off armed assault," Hope counters. "Students shouldn't have to train under threat of death."

“That’s really kind of you all, but I should probably find my way—” “You’re lost aren’t you?” Dylan interrupts, smiling. I blink. “What? How did you—?” “Doesn't matter. You’re definitely lost and I can help you. The academy is a maze your first week and newbies get lost frequently. Think of it as practically a rite of passage.” “Oh.” “Where are you trying to go?” Adam asks, stepping closer. Not invasively close, but close enough that I catch his scent: pine and something crisp, like winter air.

I was sure that even if I exchanged all my cores, it would not even reach a hundred thousand gold, much less a million. “Many rich noble families will send their sons and daughters to the academy. Money, power, beauty, the battle for these things is fierce. Every day someone would die in the academy, not even nobles survive." My hands were tightly clutched by Lisa. "I'm not concerned that my son won't pass the entrance exam, I know you can. But I want to warn you, if you choose to walk this path, you have to focus only on this one.” “You cannot depend on the benevolence of others. Your entire existence depends on you and on you alone. It is good to have friends and companions, but you should

Hilda asked, smiling over at me, her eyes dancing with mischief. "As this is a defense class, if a war were to break out, I see no reason you should hold back with anything," Herja replied. "Herja," Miles shouted, "I don't think..." "Miles." Herja spoke sharply, "You're not in this class to think. You're in the class to learn how to react quickly and without hesitation. You're in the class to develop the skills necessary to protect yourself, and even if you already know all of these things, as I'm sure you do, you're still in the class because it is a requirement to graduate from Divine Academy. Is that clear? If it isn't, we can always involve your father in the matter. I can summon him rig

“Let me be the first to welcome you all to the new improved academy. I am Dean Alec. Since the opening of the Academy, we have reconstructed the program. We are here to educate, train and prepare for the future of our supernatural community. You are the future of your packs and have been chosen to be the first in the new and improved Academy. You will be the first to be educated about the changes to the supernatural laws and will have new core programs that will require a passing grade of B or higher. “While we understand that this is not the typical university, we know that you are being graded as well as your selected packs. If you look to your left and right, you will notice that many of

“Do not disappoint us, shadow. You will learn quickly that we do not tolerate failure.” Mother’s tone was colder now, sharper. “And know this, Aria. The moment you step into that academy, your family’s eyes will not follow you. We will care for the pack, for alliances, for survival. You will only survive if you are clever, if you are strong. You have nothing from us but the chance to prove yourself. Nothing more.” I swallowed, throat dry. I nodded, trying to steel myself. “I… understand,” I whispered.