At Summit State University, the truth is more dangerous than the lies.

The bell tower has loomed over campus for generations, but on one fateful night, it became the scene of a deadly confrontation. Dr. Richard Bellamy, a professor with secrets too dark to remain hidden, is dead. And now, Ethan Hernandez’s boyfriend, Jason, has vanished—taken by powerful forces that see him as something more than human.

Reeling from Jason’s disappearance and the raw, untapped power surging within him, Ethan is desperate for answers. But the deeper he digs, the more terrifying the truth becomes.

Meanwhile, a shocking murder sets off a chain of events that could shake the very foundations of Summit State University. The campus isn’t just a school—it’s a battleground. Beneath its halls lies a history of experiments, disappearances, and a chilling prophecy tied to Ethan’s own abilities. With the help of sharp-witted reporter Asako Kato, Ethan must race against time to unravel the mystery of the Five Anchors, outmaneuver those who seek to control him, and rescue Jason before he’s lost forever.

But some secrets were never meant to be unearthed. And as the snow falls heavier over Summit State University, Ethan begins to wonder—what if Jason wasn’t just taken? What if he was meant to disappear?

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