Monday, 3 November 2025

Nano-infused Edibles [#sprawlvember]


Here's my take on sprawlvember prompt number one:

Nano-infused Edibles

Over-the-counter nootropic gummies, thirty to a jar, blister or pouch-pack. Often referred to as NEds, Nids or Needs. Part-pharmaceutical, part-tech, these adaptive chewy treats come in a wide variety of flavours and effects. 

Here's ten examples for your cyberpunk RPG of choice.

Brand

Effect

Duration

Side Effect

Notes

MindBite 

Logic & analysis enhancer

1 hr

Jaw tremors, dry mouth

Wage-slave staple.

“Chew smarter, not harder.”

Chrome Chew

Boosts reflex & endurance

30 min

Muscle twitches, overheating

Sweet candy gum laced with nanocarbon energisers.

SynapSweets

Recall any memory perfectly 

10 min

Short-term amnesia after

Popular with info-brokers and hackers.

NoLag Jellies

Doubles data processing speed

2 hrs

Eye strain, nosebleeds

Slime-textured snack, banned in most megacities.

LucidPops

Induces lucid focus state

1 hr

Emotional detachment

Favoured by corporate analysts during crunch cycles.

Nanonuts

Boosts endurance & stamina

4 hrs

Metallic taste, dehydration

Trail mix for mercenaries; crunchy and dangerous.

Cortical Candeez

Increases learning rate by 3×

30 min

Migraines, blurred vision

“Learn it fast, forget it faster.”

Somas

Enhances creativity & intuition

1 hr

Paranoia, vivid dreams

Popular among black-market sim artists.

Speedeebeans

Doubles reaction times

2 hrs

Heart arrhythmia

Not for noobs. Not entirely legal.

Nod Mint 

Enables controlled micro-naps

15 min

Hallucinations if overused

Favoured by nomad drivers on endless roads.


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