Start Here
If you are new, welcome! With so many books, guys, and intertwining storylines, figuring out where to start can be tricky. Choose your path below to dive in—and the best part? Your first book is completely free.
🎒 Path 1: The Classic Beginning (Young Adult)
Most readers start right here with the Ghost Bird series. It’s a slow-burn, young adult contemporary romance full of found family, why choose reverse harem romance and secrets.
Introductions (The Ghost Bird Series #1) * Follow Sang Sorenson as she meets the boys of the Academy. It’s FREE.
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Meeting Sang: Kota (Alternate POV)
Want to see how the boys viewed Sang from the very beginning? Start with Kota’s perspective. You can read this before, after, or at the same time as Introductions! It’s FREE: BookFunnel | Audiobook on YouTube | Amazon
🕵️♀️ Path 2: The Edgy Spin-Off (New Adult)
Looking for something a little older, with more danger and grit? The Scarab Beetle series is a New Adult spin-off set in the same universe. (You don’t need to read the Ghost Bird series to read this one.) It’s FREE.
Thief (The Scarab Beetle Series #1)
🎧 Immerse Yourself in the Universe
The Academy is more than just books. Experience the world through music and video!
GabrielxVictor is the official band name: Spotify 🎵 Apple Music 🎵 iTunes 🎵 Deezer 🎵 iHeart Radio 🎵 YouTube Music
Watch on YouTube: Come hang out on the channel for series aesthetics, music videos, character shorts, and behind-the-scenes deep dives: C. L. Stone
🎁 The Freebie Vault
Love bonus content? Grab these exclusive free downloads just for readers!

