: Russell begins investigating a new wave of disappearances at Chip’s office. He eventually uncovers the impossible truth about Chip's "sinister" addiction.

: Chip eventually relapses, coincides with him becoming a sponsor for Russell Fox, a detective and fellow recovering alcoholic.

The story follows Chip Gutchel, a bored IT engineer whose life changes after a routine prostate exam leads to a bizarre and dangerous obsession: he discovers he can make objects (and eventually living beings) disappear by inserting them into his rectum. Key Plot Points