The leaves hadn't even turned brown before the first suicide of the year. At St. Briar's University, the stakes are so high that at least one suicide is expected. In a world full of privilege and royalty, poison and snakes, students are expected to remain as close to perfect as possible-or else. One particular suicide sets off a chain reaction of ghostly events in the students' lives, forcing the students to choose between love and survival. Ugly secrets are uncovered and pretty lies are told, weaving a story in which everyone only cares about image, perfection, money, the social hierarchy, and status. Smile and you will be rewarded, lie and you will be praised. the car a person drives, the clothes they wear, the way they speak, act and breathe determines their worth in society-and everyone wants to be worth more than anybody else. >>> ""Somewhere along the long twisted road we fell off the path and spiraled into beautiful madness.."

When a new studio head is needed, Richelle knows it's time for her to climb the ladder and take the next step. But how will climbing the ladder affect her relationship with Noah?

James does not like how close Josh and Piper are getting, but Piper is passing it off as just him being over protective. When Josh suggests that the two of them run away together, which leads to a dangerous car chase, is it a warning sign that Piper should have listened to her brother's instinct?

Finally rid of Jacquie, Noah and Richelle are feeling safe at The Next Step... Until they are both kidnapped and held hostage! Who is this man that somehow knows Noah, despite never meeting him?

Following her outburst, Richelle is eager to get back to business and resume her role on the team. Only problem is, TNS East doesn't feel like her home anymore and she thinks it's time for a change.

Noah and Richelle are given a duet for regionals but Jacquie is determined to get Richelle out of the picture so she can take her place. 🌟Rated #1 in 'A Troupe' stories in 2018🌟