The second Caraval had barely begun, and already Donatella Dragna could feel the game sinking its claws into her. Unlike her sister Scarlett, who had played for love and freedom, Tella had entered this game with secrets stitched into her soul and a far more dangerous goal—she needed to find the true name of the mysterious Master Legend. The price of her bargain was clear: she had promised someone the truth in exchange for help rescuing her mother, who had vanished years ago, leaving behind a trail of riddles and shadows. Now, Tella was in Valenda, the capital city wrapped in beauty and rot, where Caraval would be performed during the Empress Elantine’s birthday. But this was no ordinary show; the stakes were real, and the lines between illusion and reality blurred faster than she could catch her breath. With cryptic clues, masked players, and hidden motives lurking behind every silken smile, Tella had to play carefully—each choice could unravel the truth or bury her deeper in Legend’s dangerous web. She wasn’t just trying to win a game; she was gambling with lives, including her own, and the clock was already ticking. We not got to the island and i got a letter from my “friend” that i have to meet him at the ball before midnight and he wont wait if i dont show up. I got to the palace and the keeper said my name isnt on the list. Dante came and saved me, kinda? He said i was the heir’s fiancé (the heir is knows to be a killer. Cruel. Killed his other fiances before) so now the keeper apologized and got me a room. Higher in the tower. And i have no idea who my “friend” that promises to get my mom back is, or who the cruel fake fiance is. (Its jacks. But i havent met him yet and i dont know him).