Butchers begin to inexplicably lose their memories, leading to catastrophic consequences. The novella follows the descent into chaos as the skilled meat-workers, the backbone of the community, forget their craft and their identities. The narrative explores the fragility of knowledge and skill, and the terrifying void left when memory fails, all within the unsettling, visceral world of the abattoir.

The premise of 'The Amateurs' sets up a chilling exploration of memory loss within a specific, visceral profession. The graphic novella format suggests a visual storytelling approach that could amplify the horror and disorientation of the characters' plight. The narrative likely focuses on the breakdown of order and the psychological impact of forgetting one's fundamental skills and identity. This work appears to delve into the unsettling consequences when the very foundations of a community's livelihood are eroded by an unknown affliction.