The Memory Collector

The art of making perfumes has long fascinated writers and the public. Just the very act of smelling another person can be intimate and profound.
Scientists have long said that our sense of smell can trigger intense memories long after the scent is first encountered. It is a primal force that can trigger fear, desire, longing, hunger, or even a sense of safety. Being able to manipulate this force has long been the goal of perfume makers.
In this story, the perfume maker has another motive for his work in addition to creating a unique perfume for his select customers. Sit back and enjoy this unnerving tale; an exploration of scent and memory.