The school mascot

Ch. 1: The class dayFree

Ch. 2: Lunch In app

Ch. 3: The plan In app

Ch. 4: The sleepover In app

Ch. 5: The night In app

Juniper, ever the actress, suggests a risky plan: creating a diversion to get a closer look. Her bravery is inspiring, but her secret crush on Ben adds a layer of tension.

Ch. 6: 3:30 AM In app

Ch. 7: The announcement In app

Ch. 8: Familiar sent In app

Ch. 9: The footsteps In app

Ch. 10: The lights out doors closed In app

Ch. 11: The silence In app

Ch. 12: The Hidden Passage In app

Following the coded message, we discover a hidden passage connected to the mascot's usual routes. It suggests premeditation and a planned escape or infiltration.

Ch. 13: A Masked Figure In app

We spot a figure in a different mascot costume, moving stealthily. It's not *our* mascot. This person is clearly involved, but their identity is obscured.

Ch. 14: Confrontation in the Quad In app

We corner the masked figure. A struggle ensues. Juniper's athleticism and my own quick thinking are put to the test. The costume rips, revealing a surprising face.

Ch. 15: The Real Culprit Revealed In app

The masked figure isn't the mascot. It's someone using the costume. The true perpetrator is revealed – someone unexpected, with a motive tied to the college's reputation.

Ch. 16: Dean Kaelyn's Confession In app

Faced with our evidence, Dean Kaelyn confesses. She knew about a past scandal involving the mascot program and orchestrated this to distract from it.

Ch. 17: The Mascot's True Role In app

We learn the actual mascot performer was unaware and possibly coerced. The costume was stolen and used by the real culprit. The mascot is a victim, not a villain.

Ch. 18: Unmasking the Conspiracy In app

The full conspiracy unravels: a plot to discredit the college and expose a hidden truth. The mascot was the perfect pawn, its identity deliberately kept secret.

Ch. 19: The Lockdown Lifts In app

The campus slowly returns to normal. The lockdown is lifted. We've exposed the truth, but the events have changed us, leaving questions about trust and identity.

Ch. 20: Aftermath and Echoes In app

Life resumes, but the shadow of the lockdown lingers. The mascot's symbol now represents more than school spirit; it's a reminder of the secrets hidden beneath the surface.