Synopsis

The arrangement felt precarious. He’d secured the position on the research project, a small victory against the prevailing tide. But Sandra Kriptic's watchful gaze, fixed on Holly as she returned the files, signaled a shift in the balance. The consequence was swift and brutal: he was removed from the endeavor. The atmosphere within the group had grown increasingly volatile, fueled by petty pranks that spiraled out of control. The humor had curdled into something sharp and cruel, and when Ri