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psychic-duplication

A slime duplicate of Kaaro is created and used to carry out a breakout, confusing authorities and allowing the real Kaaro to maintain his innocence.

1 chapter across 1 book

Rosewater (2016)Tade Thompson

part I don’t like. It initially splits over both of my eyebrows and

In this chapter, Kaaro undergoes a disturbing physical transformation as a slime-like substance envelops him, enhancing his psychic abilities but also threatening his life. He collaborates with Oyin Da to infiltrate a secure facility and rescue a prisoner named Tolu Eleja, but is subsequently captured and accused of the breakout, only to be exonerated when it is revealed a slime duplicate was responsible. The chapter ends with Kaaro reflecting on his disillusionment with heroism and his desire for a simple life with Aminat.