The Calculus of Survival

The Alabaster Institute is a fortress of white walls and enforced wellness, designed to make the world forget its broken heirs. For Elian Vance, it is a sterile hell until Silas Thorne offers a way out. But the escape plan requires more than just hacking skills; it demands a ruthless moral compromise. As they navigate the treacherous path to freedom, Elian must decide how much of his soul he is willing to trade for a life outside the cage, only to discover that the man holding the key may be more dangerous than the prison itself.