On the eve of Chinese New Year, twelve-year-old Maggie wakes up expecting a day filled with festive decorations and celebration. But when she steps out of her room, she is met with terror—her parents are distraught, an old woman with a noose and a sack is waiting for her, and the reflection in the mirror reveals the unthinkable: she has become a snake. As Maggie struggles to comprehend what is happening, she learns of an ancient curse—every twelve years, a child born under the year’s zodiac sign transforms into that creature, disappearing for the entire year. With her parents powerless to stop it, Maggie is taken away, knowing she will lose her memories and identity until the year ends. Will she return unchanged, or will the curse leave a mark on her forever? A chilling blend of mythology and suspense, The Curse of the Zodiac explores fate, transformation, and the sacrifices we make for those we love.