[Sick Puppy Press (James J. Craft, Sortimid)] Mergers & Acquisitions [Illustrated eBook]

Mergers & Acquisitions by James J. Craft, illustrated by Sortimid and colored by Joe Six-Pack, is a "Tales of Transformation" story that follows the life of Mark, a man dissatisfied with his current situation. Despite graduating from a prestigious college, he finds himself working as a retail salesperson at Rightworth & Co., a men's clothing store, feeling far from success and self-deluded about his role in the company. The narrative shifts when Mark learns about a potential merger with a Japanese buyer, which signals major changes ahead. The store undergoes a transformation, introducing new, unconventional fashion lines that challenge Mark's traditional views. He is forced to adapt to a new environment that includes pastel-colored suits, heeled shoes, and sequined shirts. Under the new management, the all-male staff is subjected to rigorous training and makeovers to align with the evolving fashion trends. Mark experiences a profound transformation, influenced by the demanding Japanese bosses and the feminine fashions he must now embrace. The story centers on themes of slow change, subliminal mind control, fashion, makeovers, and cultural change, illustrating how Mark's identity and existence are irrevocably altered. The book is rated "R" for its depiction of sexual content and language and contains 103 pages with 31 color illustrations.