Shipping Clerk

"Shipping Clerk" by William Morrison is a science fiction tale that follows the hard life of Ollie Keith, a man fighting poverty and hunger. His world turns upside down when he unknowingly eats a strange thing, causing him to eat large amounts of food without getting fat. This rare ability thrusts him into the spotlight as he joins an eating contest and draws the attention of aliens looking for the object he consumed. The story blends humor and weirdness as Ollie's journey leads to a surprising change, giving him a shot at a better life while raising questions about who he is now.