"HE WAS $2 SHORT FOR A BURGER, SO THE MANAGER THREW IT IN THE TRASH. HE DIDN'T KNOW THE MAN IN THE BACK BOOTH OWNED THE BUILDING. CHAPTER 1 Hunger changes the way you see the world. When your stomach is full, a restaurant is just a place to eat. When you haven’t eaten in three days, a restaurant is a cathedral. The smell of frying bacon isn't just a scent; it’s a memory. It’s a prayer. Elias stood outside The classic Diner on 4th Street, watching the rain streak against the neon sign. He adjuste