Specifically, the purple ghost pepper. Seeds of the purple ghost pepper are said to be extremely rare and can be purchased only through black markets and shady online sellers. This purple pepper is reported to be the most elusive and hottest pepper on earth. Only one problem: It’s a fake. While the traditional Bhut jolokia indeed grows one of the hottest peppers, the seeds of the “purple ghost” that are sold are likely from a different plant altogether. No such seeds truly even exist.He calls me while I am still asleep.“I need to see you.”“Henry,” I say. I look over at the glowing green numbers on the little clock by the bed. “It’s four thirty in the morning.”“We have to talk.”“Now?”“Tomorrow is fine, I guess. I work at two. Do you want to come by the library?”“You’re worrying me,” I say. “Why are you up at four thirty in the morning? You sound so awake.”“I have something important to tell you.”“Tell me now.” Wait a minute. I don’t know if I want to know what he has to say after all.
