GLOOD! Story Challenge Preview (Patreon)

Ken Barrows read the instructions on the tube of GLOO! again.

GLOO! is a demi-permanent biologically active adhesive for the attachment of medical and theatrical appliances. Apply GLOO! Adhesive base to body surface in an even coat using included spatula-like applicator. Apply GLOO! Adhesive activator in a thin coat to corresponding surface of appliance. Press surfaces together and adjust placement as required. GLOO! Adhesive will begin to work as soon as surfaces touch but there is ten seconds or more in which to make adjustments.

Wash excess GLOO! Adhesive base off immediately with running water. Be careful using GLOO! Adhesive not to cause unwanted adhesions of body parts.

GLOO! Adhesive may be safely and painlessly removed with GLOO! Adhesive Solvent if used within eight hours of application. After eight hours, it may be necessary to use GLOO! Adhesive Super-Solvent within a 72 hour window. After 72 hours, adhesive removal may require surgery.

GLOO! Adhesive is an aqueous suspension of inactive astro-nanimals programmed to create demi-permanent attachments of inert materials to skin or mucous membranes. Organic substances such as rubber, plastic, leather, hair and organo-ceramics may become permanently incorporated into the flesh if GLOO! Adhesive is not removed in a timely manner with the right solvents.

It went on for a time after that but Ken’s eyes were already glassy and he stopped reading. Seems clear enough, he said to himself. You have to wear whatever you stick on for eight hours then you can remove it with the solvent.

How much and what kind of trouble is Ken going to get in?