The Tooth of the Quarry

The conflict centers on a high-stakes standoff atop "The Tooth," a sixty-foot cliff overlooking stagnant, dangerous water. As the summer heat mirrors Cade's internal rage, Jace's relentless mocking forces a physical confrontation. Cade isn't just fighting Jace; he is fighting the crushing weight of his brother's ghost, leading to a desperate struggle where gravity becomes the final judge.