An End To Cold Sores Forever

The following is a short work of science fiction, inspired by an egregiously written press release. Franklin never meant to end the world. He just wanted to clear a spot on his lip. "This cold sore feels like the end of the world," Franklin thought, months before he experienced the real thing, but it was that thought which was enough to open the sketchy email his spam filter failed to catch. "Billionaire, philanthropist, entrepreneur, environmental activist John Paul DeJoria is now focusing his vision on helping people, the 3.7 billion people worldwide including the 170 million Americans who suffer with all forms of Herpes, starting with cold sores (the Herpes Virus 1)," the email opened.