Content Disclosure: Sexual Situations; Depiction of Drug Use; Substance Addiction Themes; Strong Language
The line to buy Happiness was long.
Finn walked past expectant guests waiting to get into the sharp, white building. A procession of people curled around the corner, hair glinting like plastic, skin as smooth as rubber. Marcus’s Delights sold only the best emotions. Everyone knew that. The storefront was all glass, so it could boast of its fluttery, color-changing light. Crystal vials sparkled on purple cushions, and the edible items on display were fresh out of the oven. Even the pills were put in dainty little bottles, rubbed spotless to be chic enough for uptown folk. The product was kept in locked glass cases like fine jewelry.
Finn continued down the street until his feet transitioned…
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After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy | Ethics Short Story (Digital) - 1 Issue, March 2025