Tape Peeling Dash

Waiting around for that mystery parcel to open itself wasn't cutting it! I dropped down from the top lid and checked the seam. Sure enough, one corner of the thick clear packing tape was slightly lifted. I clamped both hands around the stiff edge, dug my heels into the hardwood floor, and pulled with everything I had. Rip! The tape snapped back and parted just an inch, peeling off a thin strip of brown cardboard paper with a loud crackle. Peeking through the tiny slit, I spotted a glimmer of bright polished metal waiting inside!