Meat is murder

Chapter One: The Town Butcher

Ravenbrook was a quiet town where everyone knew everyone. Life was simple - no drama, no noise. But one place always stayed busy: Musa's Meat Market.

Musa was a quiet, well-respected man. He moved to town eight years ago, opened a small butcher shop, and quickly became known for selling the best meat anyone had ever tasted. People said his beef was softer, juicier, and cleaner than the rest. His shop always smelled fresh, with no flies or bloodstains. Everything was perfectly arranged.

Every day, customers lined up early. Some even traveled from nearby towns just to buy from him. Musa greeted them politely, packed their orders with care, and never spoke more than needed. No one really knew much about his past - and no one asked.

Everyone loved Musa's meat. It was cheaper than the big stores and always in stock. He never ran out. Never.

But some people whispered. They wondered how one man could run a busy shop alone.

Where did he get all that meat?

Why did the freezer stay locked?

No one had answers. They just smiled, paid, and went home with their fresh cuts.

Because in Ravenbrook, no one questioned the butcher