Ruth Miranda

FIfteen years after the suicide of two of his friends, Ezra King returns to the prestigious University of St. Cyr, this time as a teacher. Following on the footsteps of his former mentor Darren Whitford, he reopens the elitist study group specialising in Chaos Alchemy, guiding his students in the pursuit of results that will make life easier for all the Nonpareil. When those connected to the prior group, of which Ezra was a part of, start showing up dead, his own demons resurface, and the ghosts lying dormant in St. Cyr threaten to rise from their graves...

This book contains mention of violence, eugenics, rape, and explicit sex scenes.
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Alchemy of Chaos

	The sudden crash of glass shattering breaks through the group's concentration. Ezra, who's been standing close to where Cassandra lingers every minute of this class, is first to raise his head and search around. Alec follows closely, and they're both greeted by the sight of a puddle of yellow, thick goo spread on the threadbare rug under Igor's feet.


	"Fuck this shit," the Sanguinaire mutters, and Ezra rushes to assist him pick shards of glass off the ground.	


	"What happened?" he asks, the others staring in eager curiosity.


	"Well, you can see for yourself, can't you? It thickened and failed the rubedo. I failed. Again."


Chapter 25