Book Two in the Timber Series. Hazel Marlowe thought surviving the Hunger Games would bring an end to her nightmares, but the Victory Tour looms, bringing new dangers and deadlier games. Haunted by the death of her brother and the ghosts of the arena, all she wants is to move forward and leave the bloodshed behind. But as Panem's most talked-about victor, Hazel must step back into the spotlight-where survival now means navigating twisted Capitol politics, evading the unsettling attention of Senator Snow, and facing a new arena of manipulation and deceit. As she attempts to figure out this new world, Hazel is drawn into a dangerous game of power with Snow, whose growing fixation on her remains as mysterious as his motives. Though she holds the title of victor, Hazel is plagued by questions of loyalty and trust, all while fearing for her family's safety. With each step, her grip on reality begins to splinter as the pressure mounts. The Hunger Games may be over, but the Capitol's deadly grip is not. As secrets unravel and new threats emerge, Hazel must fight not only for her family but for her own fragile sanity. **This is a fan-created work inspired by Suzanne Collins' "The Hunger Games" series. All original characters and overarching story elements belong to their respective copyright holders. This fanfiction is a homage to the original works.