Claire knows the path to mastery in Metallum Nocturne Hall is paved with fire, steel, and unrelenting pressure, but nothing could prepare her for the one thing standing between her and graduation—accusations of murder. With her senior project incomplete and the weight of the Hall's judgment upon her, Claire must clear her name after being blamed for the death of a promising young student.

As rumors swirl and evidence mounts against her, Claire uncovers dangerous secrets buried within the heart of Metallum Nocturne Hall. To finish her project and restore her reputation, she must navigate a web of betrayal, rivalries, and the volatile power of ancient metals. But time is running out, and the truth may be more dangerous than she ever imagined.

Can Claire forge a legacy worthy of her Hall, or will the fires of suspicion consume her future?