Are you a SLIder? Do you have H.V.S.? In my Sci-Fi series, The Eve Project, Ben Harris is and does. He destroys any unshielded electronics, sets fire to ATMs, coffee machines, and unwittingly sends devastating arcs of electricity to anything metal. He suffers from B.C.E.D. He has spent his entire life trying to hide his ailment from prying eyes.
streetlights in Belfast, geograph.org.uk
What many readers are unaware of is the fact that his condition is a real one. In my book I called it B.C.E.D. or Bio-Chemical Electrical Discharge to make it sound more interesting and official.
As it turns out, depending on the severity of the condition, it has two names. The first and less life transforming is S.L.I. or Streetlight Interference. These poor souls are often called SLIders. As you might expect, they affect streetlights, turning them off simply by walking under them only to have them reignite after they pass. In addition, they frequently do not wear watches or jewelry because their bodies generate enough electricity to destroy them within a matter of days, making cameras and cell phones out of the question. Research into the phenomena has been slow, but the little that has been done shows women hold a much higher static level than men. Their bodies absorb more external electrical charges. This is usually caused by an alkali acid imbalance. How is this possible you ask? It is the by-product of eating fresh fruit and vegetables! Who knew?
floating objects in room, pinterest
For those that have passed the line of humdrum static electricity, there is H.V.S. or High Voltage Syndrome. This condition has ruined many a life, ranging from starting fires, shocking those that come too close, and destroying any metal object. Computers, microwaves, televisions, radios, light bulbs, and the rest don’t stand a chance. They are completely destroyed without desire or intention. And worse, many of the people who are afflicted with this condition become magnetized. Metal objects cling to their body unwanted as if they themselves have become a magnet. Others are able to push objects like heavy furniture away from themselves with but a touch. Others are blamed for haunting like experiences. Without intending to, they make lights and appliances turn on and off by themselves and cause objects to float through the air. H.V.S. has been tied to a heightened psychic or telekinetic ability.
So if you thought you had problems in your life that made you feel like you didn’t fit in or caused you to feel like an outsider, consider these people and the lives they lead. Do you have H.V.S.? Are you a SLIder? Thank God every day if you can say no!
Below are some sites with more information on High Voltage Syndrome (H.V.S.) and Streetlight Interference (SLI).
http://paranormal.about.com/od/telekinesispsychokinesis/a/aa052508.htm
http://amasci.com/weird/unusual/wots050399.html
http://theparanormal411.blogspot.com/2010/12/high-voltage-syndrome-caroline-clare.html
Amazon Link: Machines of the Little People (The Eve Project, Book 1)
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I didn’t know what this phenomena was until I read this guest post but I have a mild version of it. I cannot wear watches because they all die on me, even the most expense ones. It’s very annoying!
Thanks for taking part in the tour and hosting Tegon!