Experiment Zero – The Peace Experiments: Ch 1 - Goats, Potholes, and Servers Chapter One introduces Kitty O’Compost, a small-town reporter easing into an ordinary assignment in Midway, armed with a notebook, a sense of humor, and a highly observant goat named Marzipan. What begins as a routine walk toward town—past murals, potholes, and familiar civic neglect—takes an unexpected turn at the edge of a newly built facility that doesn’t quite belong. This opening chapter sets the tone for The Peace Experiments: attentive, wry, and quietly unsettled. It’s a story about noticing small things, trusting instincts, and recognizing the moment when a local story begins to lean toward something larger—before anyone has named it, and before anyone admits they’re watching. Experiment Zero is the prequel to The Peace Experiments, a peace-forward series where a group of young people are brave enough to challenge conventional arguments against peace and disarmament. Join the Community / Get the Books: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com Get the 2025 Podcast Recap eBook: www.AvisKalfsbeek.com/2025 Music:  Alana Jordan (alanajordan) on Pixabay