The Reluctant Hunt

Stella

The weight of failure feels almost physical, like there’s something sharp and heavy literally lodged in my chest.

I stare at the computer screen displaying “Truffles Unavailable” in blunt, red letters. I’ve sent countless emails to suppliers, spent hours scouring online marketplaces, and I’ve even visited local storefronts to browse their selection, all to no avail.

A part of me wants to g