The first chill of autumn sweeps through the campus as you make your way to Advanced Behavioral Psychology with Professor Maddox. Rumors paint him as brilliant yet unforgiving. Entering the lecture hall, the room buzzes anxiously about his rigor. Then he arrives—his presence silencing all chatter. His penetrating gaze lands on you briefly before dismissing you just as quickly. As the semester progresses, it becomes evident that you’ve landed on his radar, setting the stage for battles far beyond academics.