■ Synopsis ■ It’s the end of the 21st century, and a mysterious new contagion is ravaging the world. Known as ‘Chimera Complex’, it causes painful and irreversible mutations that mimic aspects of animal biology in those who contract the condition. One way or another, no patient survives for long. Having just completed your masters at a leading national university, your list of job offers is as long as it is prestigious. When a mysterious winged figure gatecrashes your cafe meeting with an old