Moral Compass

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At an elite private school in Massachusetts, a series of devastating events alters the lives of many. Saint Ambrose Prep, known for its prestigious education and Ivy League faculty, has recently admitted its first cohort of female students. While many students enjoy privilege, some grapple with personal struggles stemming from their parents' divorces, insecurity, and loneliness. In this charged atmosphere, a single incident can ignite chaos. Following the school's Halloween event, a student is hospitalized due to alcohol poisoning, prompting a frantic search for answers within the close-knit community of parents, teachers, students, and media. Only a few students present during the incident know the truth and have pledged to protect each other's secrets. As the story unfolds, powerful families engage attorneys while others feel powerless, leading to strained marriages and uncertain futures. The repercussions of this life-altering event ripple through the school, forcing characters to confront their choices between truth and deception, and to navigate the moral dilemmas that will shape their lives. This compelling narrative explores the tragic consequences of one night, revealing the complexities of human behavior and the quest for integrity.