The Zodiac

From the moment Aries first opened his eyes, he saw things differently than other immortals. While they positioned and maneuvered for power, he kept the peace. While they were driven by their own desires, Aries fought for the voiceless. The All might be eternal, but peace wasn't. The drums of greed beat underneath the rule of Lucifer. Sometimes, Aries thought he was the only one who could hear them. While Aries peacefully governs the Fifth Circle of the Underworld, other forces are at play in Hell.

All demons have magic. Except me. And that's just the beginning of my troubles. An ancient demon, one of Hell's most powerful magic users, has disappeared. Rumors have it that he's in the Overworld, living among mortals and hiding while he plots to bring down demons and angels alike. And I’m the lucky one who got tasked with the job of bringing him back to answer for his crimes.

War is hell. Especially when no one has your six. Framed and shamed, at least I’m no longer in prison. Free, I would love to live my life, but Lucifer has other plans. As the mortal realm descends into the chaos of war, the Army comes calling. Surrounded by the violent struggle, a nurse with a heart of gold and a troubling family secret might change everything. You’ve got to believe in something good, right? Entwined in a family feud that is none of my business, I’m suddenly between bedrock and a hard place, making enemies on all sides. That’s what you get for trying to help.

A life free from immortals, magic, fae, chimera dung, and politics should be an earthly paradise, right? Right? Turns out, that's not the objective truth. Haunted by ghosts of powerful demons from the past, secrets are revealed. Possessing Hell's most powerful magical weapon might help me peel back the curtain, but who knows if I'm ready to deal with what it exposes.

What happens when you stand up to those who want you dead? Against those who would crush the world? It's time to find out.