Deliciously dark! Enjoyed this one a lot. I'm a vegetarian, but even non-meat food has become pretty creepy lately. I'm trying to grow some of my own so I at least know what's in it, but it's harder than it looks!
I used to work in a butcher store when I was in my early twenties. The butcher would grind up bone and cartilage with a bit of water and red dye in hamburger meat to make it weigh heavier and look good. Ugh, they're coming for us, Brian. Good read
Coincidentally, I was listening to ELOs "Tightrope" while reading this! I enjoyed it, for some reason meat and cultivation reminded me of David Brin's Piecework.
Loved the premise and enjoy your writing Brian. Spent a portion of my career supporting food production. It frequently sucks when you know how something is made...
Deliciously dark! Enjoyed this one a lot. I'm a vegetarian, but even non-meat food has become pretty creepy lately. I'm trying to grow some of my own so I at least know what's in it, but it's harder than it looks!
Eeek! The “trade secret” paragraph made my skin crawl a bit. Remind me in 30-40 years to not ask too many questions about the food I consume. 😄
Great story, Brian!
I used to work in a butcher store when I was in my early twenties. The butcher would grind up bone and cartilage with a bit of water and red dye in hamburger meat to make it weigh heavier and look good. Ugh, they're coming for us, Brian. Good read
Ahh, the Machiavellian survival vs morals conundrum. I love how you tackled the concept! Reminds me a lot of Tender is the Flesh.
I guessed where this was going early on, but that took away none of the intrigue—love it!
Coincidentally, I was listening to ELOs "Tightrope" while reading this! I enjoyed it, for some reason meat and cultivation reminded me of David Brin's Piecework.
Loved the premise and enjoy your writing Brian. Spent a portion of my career supporting food production. It frequently sucks when you know how something is made...
I liked this story a lot. Made for a fast and intriguing read. Thank you for writing it. Rudolph Ferro, rferro0322@gmail.com
Great story Brian. I love the details you always include in your work.