The Contest

In "Miscellany," former puzzle prodigy Gillian Charles struggles to support her sick mother when her childhood rival, Tommy, presents her with a lucrative offer to investigate a potential scandal at a whimsical puzzle theme park. Reluctantly returning to the place she vowed to avoid, Gillian navigates a web of intrigue involving old friends and new foes, all while grappling with the allure of an enticing future that comes with unexpected costs. As pressure mounts to resolve the crisis discreetly, she learns that childhood games can be perilously complicated in adulthood.