Jack stood under the steaming shower, letting the hot water cascade down his back. He tilted his head back, squinting against the droplets, and reached for his bottle of shampoo. It was the same brand he’d used for years—cheap, mint-scented, and boasting the usual promises of revitalized hair and unmatched shine. He squeezed a dollop into his palm, lathered it into his hair, and watched as the foam turned white and thick. As he rubbed, he squinted at the small, […]