The Moment a Single, Careless Jolt of Static Electricity Changed a Serious Man’s Life Forever

Mark was humming a tune, totally engrossed in his Saturday morning ritual of cleaning his ears. He wasn’t particularly “playful” in nature; in fact, he was quite a serious fellow. As he gently guided the cotton swab into his left ear canal, he felt an unexpected, sharp jolt. He froze.
Suddenly, a tiny, glowing, blue orb shot out of his right ear and started zooming around the room, leaving a trail of sparkling dust. It wasn’t pain he felt; it was pure, unadulterated static. Every time he touched a metal object, a small spark would jump from his finger. Mark realized his body had become a conduit for stray electrical signals, all thanks to that pesky cotton swab. His once boring life had certainly taken a “playful” turn, whether he liked it or not.