Guest Post: A Trickster's Tale by Alex Powers

Josh had been having a rather troublesome day, but this was nothing unusual for him. It never was when you were dating a trickster. The funny thing about Tricksters, is that they can be anywhere, anyone, anytime. In old legend, it is said that if something is too good to be true, walk away. Only now was Josh seeing the wisdom in it.

Josh had always dreamed of being big and strong, much like his 3 older brothers. However, fate had not given him their muscles, or their jock-like confidence. Instead, fate had given him Adam.

Normally Josh would try and hit the gym at late hours of the night. He didn't like being judged by the muscleheads that lurked the machines. Tonight though, there was only one lone trainer. He had dark shaggy hair that was swept to the right. He wore a pair of black work out shorts, but wore no shirt to cover his washboard abs. Josh could already see he was heavily into his workout, seeing his muscles swelling.

His name was Adam. He was kind, polite, and far from anything Josh would have expected. He wasn't typical by any means. He spoke like a gentleman, but looked like a stud. His voice was kind, and yet his intent came through as interested and invested in Josh. After trying to deny Adam's actions, Josh was swept of his feet.

Josh fell quickly, spending every moment with Adam. They worked out together, but also spent time together at home, alone. Josh thought everything was going so perfectly, but there is always a catch. Eventually, Adam revealed his identity, a trickster.

Josh learned that Adam could change his appearance to fit his means. Currently, he was lonely, though he would never say why. After a shocking show of Adam morphing from one man into another, Josh lost himself. He ran away from Adam's apartment with the intent of never returning. He was not going to submit himself to madness.

But Adam followed Josh.

Adam would constantly appear at the gym, as someone different each time. Josh eventually began to question his sanity, as he tried to judge who might be the next Adam. So, Josh decided to switch gyms, but it wasn't long before Adam showed himself again. He had been leaning against the wall in the locker room, just as Josh had finished his workout.

"Why did you change gyms?" Adam asked casually. Josh knew instantly who it was.

"To avoid you!" Josh partially shouted, "Why are you following me! I don't want anything to do with you..."

A smirk spread across Adam's face as he stood up straight. His shirt was off, as it always was, and Josh couldn't help but notice yet another perfectly smooth stomach. Adam sauntered closer, eventually till they were face to face. Josh didn't back away: he wasn't scared.

"You don't like the way I look?" he asked, bringing his hand up his body, as if to showcase it.

"I'm not here for games. Or your tricks!" Josh was once again shouting. Why did it always seem like Adam was having fun? Josh thought. Adam then brought his hand up to Josh's face, and slowly stroked his cheek with his thumb.

"Or perhaps you don't like the way you look?.." Adam started saying, sounding like he was talking to himself. "Well we can change that."

Adam snapped his fingers, and Josh felt a strange pulse stimulate through his body. Although his face was different, Adam wore a smirk that Josh instantly recognized, making him feel uneasy. He raised his hand, and spun his finger around, motioning for Josh to turn around. He did so without hesitation.

Behind him was a man who appeared to be much taller than him, yet somehow they saw eye to eye. His physique was almost godly, perfectly toned in every manner. He was definitely much more appealing that Adam's current form. What started to scare Josh, was how this stranger's eyes were matching his. Following his every move.

"The is no form that is so pure" Adam joshed, "at least none that are male". He snickered to himself. Adam walked around Josh, as he stood motionless looking in the mirror.

"What are you going to do now?" Adam asked, "Now that you're a trickster too?" Adam rushed in close to Josh's new form, wrapping his arms around his bulging frame. "Now we can be together. Our differences are gone. You are a trickster."

Josh's life changed dramatically since that point. He spent the next 5 months as a different person each week. He had to practice, to learn how to use his new powers, of domination and control. Of course, Adam was there to guide him at first. But Josh couldn't stay with Adam, not after the track he had put his life on. So now, Josh, lonely as Adam once was, does the same: lure in boys who walk in late at the gym.