"Someone sent us a riddle," Gage said, holding up the scroll. "This ‘Architect’ thinks we’re in a race against the clock. Midnight, or whatever that means."
I should start by setting the scene. Maybe start with Gage in the fratpad, interacting with his friends. Perhaps they're planning an event or dealing with the aftermath of a prank. Introducing a problem could be good—like a rival frat, a hazing gone wrong, or an internal conflict within the fraternty. FRATPAD - Fratpad Buddies with Gage - Part 111-...
"What's the fire?" Tasha mumbled, holding a protein bar in one hand and a textbook in the other. "Someone sent us a riddle," Gage said, holding up the scroll
Another angle: The frat is in danger of being shut down due to a complaint, and Gage and the gang must find the person who filed it while proving they’re upstanding. Maybe start with Gage in the fratpad, interacting
"Welcome to Fratpad!" Gage muttered, kicking a half-eaten cheeseburger across the floor. The smell alone told him it was already plotting world domination.
"To the Fratpad Crew: Time is your enemy. The clock strikes midnight. Fail, and silence will bury you all. — The Architect."