Composite Life

Composite Life
In a world where 3D printers churn out everything from breakfast to toys, Ty Benning navigates a mundane life as a party store manager. But beneath the surface of composite food and automated interfaces, a darker reality simmers—a society grappling with violence, addiction, and the creeping obsolescence of human interaction. When a bizarre incident at work and a disturbing bank robbery shake Ty's carefully constructed world, he begins to question everything he thought he knew.

The composite bacon tasted funny again. Damon chewed thoughtfully, eyeing the 3D printer that had produced his breakfast.

He clicked words on his keyboard, one letter at a time, working on code. The familiar sound was interrupted by his brother, Ty, appearing at the doorway.

"Hey man," Ty said, poking his head in. "I'm about to leave. Can you keep an eye on Helia for me?"