Inside the bubble of the Kingsley School, a boarding preparatory academy with complexities inextricably intertwined with the school's reputation, lie a spectrum of hatred, jealousy, and competition that manifests itself throughout the student body. Thomas Walther, a new sophomore, enters Kingsley with only the desire to continue his family's legacy, but faces unexpected challenges in not only the rigorous academics, but also in his life. Thomas, when met with the Red Clock Order, a longstanding secret society with a history of strong connections, confronts his greatest difficulty at Kingsley. His ability and integrity are put to the test as he struggles to maintain his sanity in a battle with the hardships of schoolwork, friends, family, and the society while gradually slipping away from reality.