The Masquerading Magician (an Accidental Alchem... May 2026

: A teenager Zoe has taken under her wing, adding a "found family" dynamic to the series.

: Pandian incorporates researched alchemical history, focusing on the "Great Work" and the philosophical aspects of the practice rather than just "magic." The Masquerading Magician (An Accidental Alchem...

The story follows , an alchemist who has lived for centuries, and her companion Dorian , a French gargoyle who has accidentally been brought to life and is currently living as a gourmet chef. Core Premise & Plot : A teenager Zoe has taken under her

The narrative centers on Zoe’s attempts to help Dorian find a way to become a real boy (or at least, a more permanent living being) while navigating the complexities of her own immortal existence in modern-day Portland. and her companion Dorian