(The following chapter was entirely written by Microsoft Copilot Pro).
In the quiet town of Middletown, where the most exciting event was the annual corn festival, Drew and Jared's friendship was the stuff of legend. They were the dynamic duo, known to all since Kindergarten for their pranks and antics. But this year, things had taken a turn for the extraordinary.
It all started when an alien, who apparently had no better galaxy to conquer, decided to bestow upon Drew the power to manipulate Jared's body. The alien must have seen Jared's last attempt at dodgeball and took pity on him. Now, Drew, with the flick of a wrist, could make Jared the star athlete he never was, or just as easily, summon him to his house for a surprise gaming session.
One fateful morning, at the ungodly hour of 5 AM, Jared stumbled out of bed, his mind foggy with sleep. Little did he know, across town, Drew was deep in a dream, one where Jared was a muscle-bound giant, lifting cars for fun.
As Jared shuffled back from the bathroom, a sudden tingling sensation zipped through his body. It started at his toes and zapped its way up, like a thousand tiny electric ants on a mission. Jared's eyes widened in disbelief as his pajamas strained against his rapidly expanding muscles. His biceps ballooned, his chest puffed out, and his legs thickened to the size of tree trunks. Within minutes, he was a walking, talking mountain of muscle, gasping in shock as he tried to navigate his new, Herculean physique through the narrow hallway.
Meanwhile, Drew snored away, oblivious to the chaos he was causing in dreamland.
Jared, now the size of a professional bodybuilder, stood in his living room, panting and flexing involuntarily. He caught a glimpse of himself in the mirror and let out a yelp that would make a banshee proud. His reflection was no longer the skinny, nerdy Jared he knew; it was a man who looked like he could bench press a small car.
As the sun began to rise, casting a golden glow through the window, Jared had a decision to make. He could panic, or he could embrace his new physique and the possibilities it brought. With a deep breath, he struck a bodybuilder's pose and chuckled. Maybe this wouldn't be so bad after all.
Drew, finally waking from his slumber, rubbed his eyes and checked his phone. A barrage of texts awaited him: "DREW! What did you do?!" accompanied by a series of flexing arm emojis. He couldn't help but laugh. Another day in Middletown, another adventure for Drew and Jared.
As Jared stood in his living room, still reeling from his sudden transformation, Drew's powers were just warming up. With a stretch and a yawn, Drew's subconscious decided it was time for his best friend to get a wardrobe upgrade. In an instant, Jared's pajamas morphed into the latest gym attire, complete with a tank top that struggled to contain his massive frame and shorts that showcased his tree-trunk legs.
The tingling returned, this time with a vengeance, as Jared's muscles began another growth spurt. His arms thickened further, veins popping out like road maps, and his chest expanded with a series of audible rips, each one a testament to his increasing size. Jared could only watch in awe and a hint of amusement as he grew to the size of a legendary strongman.
Then, with a pop that echoed through the neighborhood, Jared vanished from his house and reappeared in Drew's kitchen, just as the scent of pancakes and waffles filled the air. Drew, now wide awake, couldn't help but burst into laughter at the sight of his Herculean friend, who seemed to be struggling to fit into the kitchen itself.
"Good morning, Jared," Drew chuckled, flipping a pancake with expert precision. "Hope you're hungry because you look like you could eat a horse!"
Jared, still panting from his unexpected journey, managed a grin. "Just pancakes and waffles will do, thanks. But maybe make a few extra, huh?"
As they sat down to eat, the kitchen was filled with the sounds of their laughter and the clinking of cutlery. It was a breakfast of champions, quite literally, and as they ate, they planned their day. With Jared's new physique, they could do anything. Maybe even win the Middletown Tug-of-War contest coming up next week.
Who knew alien powers could be so much fun?
The smell of victory was as strong as the aroma of maple syrup in the air. Drew's father, a towering figure of a man with arms like steel cables from his years as a firefighter, entered the kitchen just in time to see Jared's mountainous form hunched over a plate of waffles.
"Well, if it isn't Middletown's newest strongman," he boomed, a playful glint in his eye. "Care for an arm wrestling match, son?"
Jared, still adjusting to his new brawn, hesitated for a moment before accepting the challenge with a confident nod. They cleared the table, and the two giants locked hands. The kitchen became an arena, the family's eager eyes fixed on the unfolding battle.
With a start, their arms tensed, muscles bulging, and the match began. Drew's father started strong, his experience evident in his steady push. But Jared, powered by alien-enhanced muscles, turned the tide with an ease that left everyone's mouth agape. With a gentle push, he sent Drew's father's hand thudding down to the table.
Silence hung in the air for a split second before it was shattered by cheers and laughter. Drew's father rose, shaking his head in disbelief, and clapped Jared on the shoulder.
"You've got the strength of ten men, Jared," he said, chuckling. "I haven't been bested like that since... well, ever!"
Breakfast resumed with a new sense of wonder and excitement. Stories were shared, plans were made, and the legend of Jared's strength became the new talk of the town. And somewhere, in the vast expanse of space, the alien who started it all watched with amusement, its mission on Earth accomplished in the most unexpected of ways.
Jared's feelings about his newfound strength are a mix of astonishment and excitement. Initially, he was taken aback by the sudden and dramatic change, but as he began to explore the capabilities of his enhanced physique, he found a sense of confidence he had never known before. The shy, insecure, and nerdy teenager who once shied away from sports now stands tall, embodying the strength of a professional bodybuilder.
With this alien-gifted power, Jared feels a rush of possibilities opening up before him. He's no longer just the brainy sidekick; he's a force to be reckoned with, and that brings a thrilling sense of empowerment. Despite the shock of his transformation, Jared is starting to embrace his new identity, finding humor in the absurdity of the situation and looking forward to the adventures that lie ahead with his best friend Drew.
So, what happens next?
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