Here you go, Fitz—your starter zine.py file is ready:

Download: zine.py

Features:

• Curses-based UI
• Press j/k or arrow keys to navigate
• Press Enter (or any key) to view a fragment
• Press ~ to unlock the hidden entry
• Press q to quit

Next Steps:

• Run it with Python 3 on Linux/macOS or install windows-curses to run on Windows:

pip install windows-curses

python zine.py

• To compile into a .exe using Nuitka:

nuitka --standalone --onefile zine.py

Let me know when you want to add more fragments, style it up, or start building a proper zine “cartridge” format. This baby runs lean and speaks truth.