It's a curious ailment, one that affects both the physical and non-physical states of those exposed to its effects. Ridiculous as it may at first seem, it's an ailment whose presence is indicated by a common zipper.

 

But unlike a zipper one may find on a jacket or bag, this brand of zipper, which brings about physical and non-physical ailments to those exposed to its effects, appears in places zippers don't belong, at least not by any sane designer. They can be seen in something as innocuous as a wall or a door, somewhere as outlandish as on a newspaper or a mirror, or somewhere as delirious as the side of a pet or the back of an acquaintance.

 

The mere sight of these zippers are enough to cause mania in even the most steadfast, but their true effect comes should one wish to see what they hide.

 

The exact nature or purpose of these zippers is unknown, for those who have seen them have suffered from the physical and non-physical effects of doing so, having been left in a state of incomprehensible delirium.

 

That may lead one to wonder why I may wish to go through with my intention, the desire to see what's on the other side. Physical and non-physical effects, it doesn't matter, nothing does.

 

-BH