Cause of Death

"Cause of Death" by Max Tadlock is a science fiction story that journeys into the unknown territories of life's greatest mystery. A persistent main character, compelled by the idea that death can be understood, embarks on a dangerous quest to experience it personally and then come back to tell the tale. Inspired by a strange musing about pigs, he attempts to deliberately end his life for three days, hoping to unlock secrets beyond the living world and return with enlightening revelations. His daring experiment then spirals as he faces primal fear and the body's harsh response to dying, trapping him in a battle where escape seems increasingly impossible. In his final recognition, the story dives into thoughts about what living really means and the truth that death is forever, coming to a powerful ending.