The Vegan

Herschel Caine, a hedge fund manager on the cusp of immense success powered by machine learning, faces a personal and moral crisis after a dinner party prank goes awry, leading to feelings of guilt and regret. As his seemingly perfect world begins to unravel, he finds unexpected solace and insight in a neighborhood dog, prompting reflections on morality and purity. This inventive, reality-bending story explores themes of redemption, human nature, and the unexpected connections that challenge our perceptions.