Monsters- Jughead Jones X OC book 2

After a harrowing shooting at Pop's diner critically injures Fred Andrews, Riverdale descends into chaos.
Veronica Lodge, trying to support Archie, is further unsettled by her father Hiram's unexpected return, which complicates her situation.
Pop Tate's account of the attack leads Jughead Jones and Clarissa Blossom to investigate the shooting. Clary and Betty work to save Pop's diner as anxiety mounts with the gunman still at large.
Frustrated by the slow investigation, Archie takes matters into his own hands, worsening the chaos. Veronica's initial relief at Hiram's attempt at a fresh start is overshadowed by tensions, especially with Jughead meeting Toni Topaz, a Southside Serpent, on his first day at Southside High.
Clary becomes entangled in a deeper mystery, straining her relationship with Jughead, while Veronica worries about Archie's quest for revenge. The town faces a Northside-Southside showdown as Alice Cooper's controversial article fuels further conflict.
The Black Hood resurfaces time and time again, sending a chilling ultimatum to Riverdale's residents.
As FP Jones is released from prison, tensions rise between Jughead and FP, and Veronica uncovers a significant secret about Hiram during Christmas preparations. The closure of Southside High forces Jughead and the Serpents to Riverdale High, shifting dynamics.
As tensions rise, Clary seeks Jughead's help and riverdale's narrative intertwines personal struggles, community crises, and escalating conflicts, highlighting the town's ongoing challenges and complex relationships.