Power by Proxy

It`s getting to the end of the year and I thought I`d repost some of my personal favourites from the archive just for those who perhaps haven`t looked too deeply into this sites history.

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It was time again; I stood in the cubical locked behind the door, naked and cold. I’d been in Kane for over 6yrs but I was now forced to find a new suit.

I shivered again as I looked at the empty restroom through the crack in the door. When I was Kane this gym was a great place, I’d spend hours training in the gym helping out the other guy and generally checking them out but today it was almost empty.

Sitting on the john and looked down at the thin syringe containing the bodysuit serum, I tapped it thoughtfully with my finger nail looking at my pale hands it had been a while since I’d seen my real self.

Squinting through the gap again in case I’d missed one of the guys come in; but the room was still empty. I’d been here about 30 minutes now, I thought about the guys only feet from where I was now; Jay, Kevin, Stuart all heavy bodybuilders smiling I thought of the personal trainers like Nick with plate like pecs and cobbled abs always wearing sweat pants that hugged their ass along with a tight UA shirt.

The bump of the door closing snapped me back from my dreams and I quickly looked through the crack in the door, I really didn’t have a choice I had to take whoever it was.

I could just see a expanse of black the as the guy locked the door to the restroom. His shirt was stretched tight across his huge back, I already knew it could only be one of three guys.

I watched as he walked away from me to the sinks I recognised the haircut, a tight military style; it was Michael the gym owner.

I bit my lip contemplating pulling him on becoming one of the biggest guys in the gym, fuck no-one every argued with him and I knew he scared a lot of people.

I quietly slide the bolt and unlocked the cubical, whilst still holding the door closed. I checked through the crack again and watched him rest his huge arms on the bench by the sinks.

He let out a low groan, muttering to himself as he rolled his huge shoulders and he let out another groan.


I looked through the crack and gulped, I pulled away and rubbed my eyes before being drawn back to the crack.

He groaned again, as if in discomfort as his shoulder dropped forward pulling the back of the shirt tight.

Suddenly there was a new shape forming, pushing the fabric even tighter, something quite alien to Michaels natural form.

His groans turned to a gasp, and then he went silent. Whatever was inhabiting Michael wanted out!

The shape under his shirt pulled out further, and formed into smaller back, shoulders and arms. It was evident that Michael was already hosting someone else, although much smaller.

Suddenly the being pulled all the way out, he completely passed though the fabric, leaving Michaels clothes intact, the guy himself was fully dressed.

I quickly shifted to one side trying to see the guy through the crack, I caught his reflection in the mirror. I didn’t recognise him, he must have been about 19 years?

I watched as he walked over to the unconscious Michael, coming up behind him, he traced his back and shoulder with his fingers before leaning on back. He leaned forward and I heard him whisper in the guys ear “Michael the past couple of weeks have been a blast, but I think its time for a change” and with that he kissed Michael on the back of the neck.



I knew I didn’t have any options, I’ve heard of guys like this who could possess people at will but I never believe it. Either way, I needed a suit and this guy although not my ideal choice was certainly cute enough to make the next 10 years liveable.

While he was still occupied whispering to Michael I took the opportunity and rushed out and jabbed the needle of the syringe through his jeans into the cheeks of his butt. He yelled and turned to look at me and started to walk towards me.

I knew he didn’t have long; I watch as his eyes rolled up and he stumbled into my arms. I quickly pulled him into the cubical and bolted the door again. He was already hollowing out as I was stripping him of his clothes.

I heard a groan from outside and my attention turned to the view through the crack. Michael had woken up and was looking confused. He looked in the mirror rubbing his head, I watched as he stretched and left seemingly unharmed from his recent experience.

I finished removing his clothes and held up the empty bodysuit, his eyes looked empty and lifeless but I knew they wouldn’t be like that for long.

The guys tight swimmer or skaters body was smaller than mine, but I knew I he would fit me, they always did.

I sat on the john and started to push myself into his mouth, as I pulled on more and more of his body I felt myself changing again.

It was a tight yet not unsatisfying fit as I looked down at my new form feeling my body with my new hands. Reaching behind my head I pulled the guy head over my own and pushed his features into my own.

I felt a familiar cold shiver go down my spine as I fused with the suit “Oh well, no going back now” I said in my new voice. I started to get dressed in his clothes, I knew it would take a couple of minutes for me to access his memories.

“Ok, so my name is Gavin – I don’t seem to have any family or a home…. FUCK!” I said out loud. It seemed that although I looked like a 19 year old I was actually over 40 years.. My new memories provided the answer; when Gavin was inside another person he stopped aging. I smiled to myself - Fuck! I was going to enjoy being Gavin, and for quite a while it would seem.

I walked out and checked checked out my new reflection in the mirror – I flashed a natural cheeky smile at my reflection, “Aww man this is going to be awesome” I said to no one in particular. Suddenly I felt a shock and the memories were complete “Fuck!” I said again, “I can really do this, be anyone I want”

I was still smiling and checking myself out when Nick came in, he was showered and ready to leave by the look of it.

Watching his reflection, he took a piss and returned to the wash basins. “No time like the present” I muttered to myself as I approached Nick’s back.

With new found ease I pushed up behind him and pushed straight through the fabric of his clothes and into his lower body. The shape of my smaller body could be easily seen writhing under his t-shirt. He let out a low groan just as Michael had previously.

Pushing and wriggling into Nick was quick and every evidence of an intrusion disappeared from Nicks back. Almost instantly I felt as if I had been Nick all my life complete access to even his most personal memories, skills and attributes. No wonder I never spotted any changes in Michael over the past two weeks, possession like this was complete and undetectable.



I looked at my new reflection the second one in the same day. Nick had amazing blue eyes, I touched and scratched his carefully trimmed beard, turning my head from side to side. Lifting my shirt revealed a perfect body, I smiled knowing how easy it was to get in the beds of my clients. Not only was I now a good personal trainer, I was good in bed as well.

I left the restroom and returned to Nicks locker without even thinking. I set the combination and open the door, slowly removing my shirt I threw it in the locker and grabbed my cap and sunglasses. I put them on and checked my reflection again with a big smile on my face.



I left the gym and walked to the park, I had the afternoon off and I was looking for some action to try out this new body…

Money Spinner pt.1

It was easy money for Cameron, and selling his body for money always came easy.

You see the big guy on campus had a dirty little secret. The big tough bully that talked shit and pushed all the small guys around had his roots deep in the closet, none of his friends knew anything, but many suspected; the sideways glances as the cute guys for example.

It was late Friday afternoon and there was a buzz of excitement in the school, but a rumble echoed through the dull background noise as Cameron stormed down the corridor of students like a  juggernaut, other students ducked or were pushed and shoved out the way as the jock and his entourage caught up in his wake came to a halt at a small guy at the lockers.

Jerry was going through books, when suddenly he was aware of the sudden lack of the usual dull background noise of school, hairs on the back of his neck stood up like some kind of warning but it was already too late.

CRASH!

A fist hit the locker next to Jerry’s head which made him not unsurprisingly jump, there was a gasp from the now silent crowd.

Slowly Jerry turned around glimpsing the faces of the onlookers around him until he came face to… pecs with Cameron.

Cameron leaned down level with Jerry’s ear. “You FUCKING little CUNT!” He shouted.

With little effort Cameron grasped Jerry’s jacket and lifted him off the ground, Jerry could old blink nervously as looked into the jocks blazing blue eyes before looking away again, glancing at the faces and  smirks of the other football players over his broad shoulders.

“You disgust me, you fucking little queer…” This time it was quieter, almost a whisper but there was loathing in his voice, Jerry felt himself almost shiver as this was far more intimidating.

“Kenny..” The giant growls

“Actually it’s Jerry.” He regretted saying that almost instantly.

Cameron face contorted and turned a shade of crimson.

“But Kenny is fine.” But it was too late.

He was raised a couple more inches in the air without any effort and then abruptly released. Loosing his footing, Jerry could a land in a heap on the floor, cracking his head against the locker as he dropped.

There was a scramble of feet as Jerry tired to get up but a size ten trainer planted itself on his chest. A tight even pressure was applied and Jerry felt all the air in his lungs being pushed out.

All Jerry could manage was a groan as he felt more of Cameron’s weight on him.

“Don’t EVER fucking correct me,” Cameron ground the sole of his trainer into Jerry’s chest. “ Pfft, you disgust me.” He released Jerry from the floor and waited.

“Well get the fuck up will you!”

Jerry can only scramble to his feet, looking to his left and right there was no way to escape, by now all Cameron’s mates had surrounded him.

The Jock started stabbing at Jerry’s chest, “YOU have no value, YOU have no place here,” he looks around, “YOU have no friends here.”

“Kenny…” Cameron shot Jerry a steely look

“Yes.” Squeaked a reply

“I’m going to help you,” The tone was oily and sarky. “I want you to help your community, be part of the team.”

Jerry wasn’t sure about the grin on the jocks face, but even so he felt he should reply “OK.”

“You see, I used to have a little shit much like yourself to shall we say assist me in my studies.”

Jerry rolled his eyes, he knew what was coming.

“Yeah.” Cameron continued, “Lets just say he looked after my homework and studies while I won football trophies for the school. That is until I erm.. broke him.” The jock turned to the rest of the guys and grinned.

Jerry had heard about a guy that mysteriously got a broken arm whilst ‘tutoring’ Cameron.

With that Cameron dropped and shoulder and a large heavy backpack slid off his arm and fell at Jerry’s feet.

“Make sure you get it back to me before six tonight.” He said with a sneer as he turned and high-fived a couple of the other guys.

The collection of students watching parted as Cameron and the rest of the team left laughing.

He looks down at the backpack and then hoists it onto his shoulder groaning under its weight he makes his way back to the dorm room.

Dumping it on the floor Jerry starts to unpack it, various books and the like then a sour musky smell hits him square in the face. It’s his gym kit. Tentively he pulled out the contents; trainers, damp socks, long black shorts, a back vest and then he touches something damp and cotton, “Uggh!” He slowly takes it out, a jock strap.

“Fuck this guy is twisted.” Jerry murmurs to himself.

“But he’s picked on the wrong person this time, that fucker is going to pay!”

Shucking his own clothes Jerry jerked off a couple of times until he was hard, grabbing the jockstrap in his hand he used it jerk off again, harder and harder until he felt a shiver. His flat stomach tightened and he shot his load into the jockstrap and then the combined fluids were drawn back inside Jerry.

“UUuuugh…” A groan echoed around the room only to drop a couple of octaves as it tailed off.

Jerry bent double as his flat stomach popped, defining itself. He groaned again and dropped to the bed, there were cracking noises and Jerry rolled into a ball before rolling off the bed onto the floor…

… to be continued?

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“Role-model” by Curious

Justin was your typical 13-year-old: slightly awkward, a few zits, and with an occasional crack in his voice. As he began his journey into manhood, was left confused with no male role-model in his life to teach him how to do the things that every boy should know how to do. Like how to flirt with girls... It had always just been him and his mum, and he loved her dearly but he always secretly wished he could have a father-figure; someone to look up to and learn from, to take him fishing or camping once in a while. It was a typical, summery day, as Justin sat in his backyard reading when he saw a moving truck pull up in front of the vacant house next door. The last neighbour was some old man who had always creeped Justin out so he made sure to avoid going over there or talking with the previous tenant at all costs; even to the point of sprinting to the corner past the house to the bus stop. It wasn’t until a couple months ago when the old man had passed that Justin finally began to relax, and he was hopeful that the new neighbours would have a friend his age, or at the very least, be some-what “normal”. Justin heaved a sigh of relief when he saw a man about his mid-20’s come around the other side of the truck; their eyes met and the guy gave a friendly smile and waved. Justin not entirely sure how to react felt a rush in his chest as he had never had to interact with a man before... Well, there were a few of his teachers but even then he didn’t really talk with them unless he absolutely had to. Due to his sub-conscious bitterness at not having a father, he had grown to hate adult men as a whole.

He quickly waved back and closed his book and began to rush back inside when he heard a call, “Hey bud, you wanna come give me a hand?” Justin cringed, it was the stranger… Being too nice to say no he put his book down before turning around and making his way over towards the stranger. The stranger gave him a pat on the back, “Thanks dude, I just need some help carrying some of this into the house, I’m not really sure where I’m putting everything yet so just go ahead and bring it in and set it wherever there’s room.” Justin nodded, hm… he seemed nice enough but Justin still had his guard up... he just couldn’t bring himself to relax around him just yet. He stacked a couple of boxes on top of each other and went to pick it up and let out a grunt when he realized it was too heavy, but being too embarrassed he kept trying and his face began to flush with color when he heard the guy chuckle. “You don’t have to get it all at once, y’know?” “Yeah, thanks.” Justin lightened his load and cursed that he had not spent more time in the gym; not that he would know how to work anything in there anyways. His embarrassment only grew when he saw that this man was carrying not just twice what he was, but four-times as much weight. Justin admired the neighbour's arms, not quite knowing which muscle was which, but wishing he could have arms as muscular as his soon-to-be-neighbour's. He stepped into the house and a shiver went up his spine and he began to get frightened when the neighbour patted him on the back “Relax buddy, it’s just a house.” He smiled… Such a warm smile. Justin relaxed a little and put the box down in the next room over.

Justin was a little surprised to see the previous tenant’s belongings were still in the house. He heard a thud as the guy put down another box “I’m not really sure what to do with all this stuff, guess this guy had no family or nothing.” Justin nodded. “Name’s Richard by the way” he extended his hand and slowly Justin reached for it “Justin.” “Nice to meet you bud.” Justin began to relax and as they moved the stuff into the house they talked and Justin was entranced by Richard’s stories; he seemed to travel a lot, was very successful in his business, and a lot of other impressive things, but above all else he was still single which surprised Justin a little, but he thought no less of Richard and by the time they were done it was already nightfall. “Oh, I have to get going.” Justin sighed; he was enjoying Richard’s company. “You can come back tomorrow if you want, I’ll probably need some help moving the stuff that isn’t mine.” Justin nodded excitedly. And so it went for the next couple weeks of the summer. Justin was spending every free moment at Richard’s house, who had taught him how to throw and catch a football, and even taken him to the gym a couple times. It was just another day in the life as they sat there watching football on Richard’s TV. He seemed very quiet and in thought and Justin wanted to ask him what was wrong but just as he was going to ask Richard had dozed off. Justin was sitting next to him and closed his eyes too and before he knew it he was sleeping and he woke up laying on Richard’s side; and it just felt peaceful, he wished he could stay like that forever.

He looked at the time and rushed home, it was a little before his curfew and he rushed as quickly and quietly as he could back home and fortunately his mother hadn’t disciplined him for being a couple minutes late. The next day Justin arrived about the usual time and Richard answered but seemed a little distant. “Hey Justin, you like the time you spend with me right?” Justin smiled “Of course I do.” “Well, I’m about to tell you a secret but you have to promise not to tell anyone, or think any different of me okay, bud?” Justin began to get excited, he was proud that Richard trusted him with his secrets. “I promise.” And with that Richard began to lead Justin up to the attic, “Well, I hadn’t been up here until a couple days ago and there were a lot of strange books… They were all in latin so I didn’t understand them at first but I began translating some of them... and they’re spell books.” Justin exhaled a sharp breathe; no wonder he had always gotten such creepy vibes from the old man. “And well,” Richard continued “I was wondering if you’d be willing to try one with me?” Justin was scared but he didn’t want to disappoint Richard so he agreed, and Richard smiled and ruffled Justin’s hair.

“Well, this one seems to be a body swap spell, and I just wanted to try it with you, just to be young again for a couple days, not really have to work hard but just to relax. I promise I’ll switch right back with you.” Justin didn’t believe it worked but unable to think of anything else to say he just asked what he was supposed to do. “Well, We just sit across from each other on top of this symbol,” he gestured to the book and Justin saw what appeared to be a circle with some strange symbols in it. Justin nodded “and I just recite this chant, see? Not scary at all, right?” he smiled that warm smile again and Justin’s guard was instantly melted again so he nodded and waited for Richard to draw it. After a couple minutes it was ready. “Ready, bud?” Justin nodded and walked towards the circle “Let’s see” Richard looked at the book “you sit here, and I sit… here” and he sat across from Richard. Richard placed the book in the center of the circle between them as he began to recite the words from it Justin felt a tingling feeling across his skin, followed by a compression everywhere and his head began to buzz and the last thing he saw was Richard’s smiling face before he passed out.

It was dark outside when he awoke and he felt different… a lot taller, and more muscular, and his hair felt different. He raised his hands and saw how much bigger they were than his own, and he stood up and lost his balance, unused to being in such a big body he slowly made his way down to the bathroom and looked in the mirror and he gasped when he saw Richard’s surprised expression staring back. He ran his hand across the stubble on his face; something he wasn’t used to. He removed his shirt and was a little surprised by the hair there, but he smiled and was kind of happy to be so grown-up. His pants felt a little uncomfortable and he remembered, he was in a more matured body, and so his package was probably a lot bigger. He smiled and undid his pants and got quite the shock after his pants dropped to the floor; he saw the beast that was wanting to get out! He smiled happily to himself unsure of what else to do, he went to Richard’s room and not hearing anything in the house, he decided Richard must have went back ‘home’ in his body. He looked over and saw Richard’s cigarettes, Richard didn’t smoke often but Justin was curious what it was like and he picked it up like he saw Richard do a couple times, and was a little surprised when he lit it and inhaled as if he’d done it his whole life. Must have been his muscle memory or something? He got to thinking about his package again and he reached into Richard’s no… his boxers and began to feel it.

So strange how much bigger it was, and as he began to fondle it he let out a gasp at the pleasure running through his body as his dick began to harden. He nearly lost it when he saw how big it was once it grew to its full size! It was well beyond his belly button when he raised it up to really look at it. He was wondering if it would ever get that size when he noticed something on top of the TV… a movie with a xxx rating and he smiled mischievously to himself as he decided to enjoy all of his new adult privileges he popped it into the DVD player and was a little surprised when it was two guys in the porno, but something about his new body really liked that and instinctively he reached for his rod and began to massage it when he saw a bottle of some sort not too far from the tv, he read the label and saw “lube”. Once again his muscle memory took control as he opened it and generously squeezed some onto his now rock-hard cock and he began moaning as the sensation he was feeling before had increased by a lot more. He wondered why it had never felt this amazing in his own body, but decided it must be something to do with how matured this body was. His loins began to build pressure as he began to pump faster and he fought to keep from cumming, biting his lip, and as his muscles started to tense he couldn’t hold it anymore before he blew his load all over his new body. He reached down and began to rub it all over himself, enjoying the sensation and a little surprised when he reached down and raised some of the cum to his mouth. It tasted good, and he immediately wanted more and became aroused and after another go with himself, he began to wonder why Richard would want to be a little boy again when he had this kind of pleasure whenever he wanted. Justin laid down with a content smile on his face and began to wonder just how long Richard would let him keep his body…

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Time to Upgrade

Cameron had been working his way through the ranks of the wrestling league at school winning medals all the way.

Time and time again Cameron won ever match totally demolishing any opposition he was making his way to the top of his game. People were always impressed with this technique and strength, something which surpassed both his age and built.

All was going well and Cameron was getting nearer to his goal, that is until he met Gavin, a new kid to the school and gaining new friends all the time.

Gavin’s reputation was gathering speed, leaping and bounding over others in the league.

Of course Cameron’s and Gavin’s paths were destined to cross and that day came late one evening.

Cameron was working out in the gym; cardio. Gavin walked in an sneered a smile at Cameron.

“You’re Cameron, right?”

“Yeah. You’re the new kid – hear good stuff about you.”

“That’s right,” He ran his palm along his chest cupping a pec.

“Want a quick match?”

“Yeah, why not – the sooner you learn that you can’t beat me the better!”

Cameron just blinked not quite believing what he’s just said, “OK shit head you’re on!”

They squared up on the mat and Gavin just grinned, and before Cameron knew what had happened his face was planted in the mat.

Not giving up, Cameron tried again and again. Every little trick and technique failed resulting in another win for Gavin.

“This is getting boring.” Whispered Gavin, with a final flip Cameron was again face down, but this time Gavin pulled him backwards locking his arm around Cameron's throat.

Cameron gasped and the light from the room faded as he fell unconscious.

Gavin simply dropped Cameron on the mat and turned in disgust.

Silently Cameron’s body started buck and shake, with a low groan a young muscular body glistening in sweat pulled out of the unconscious Cameron.

Standing he looked down at Cameron with affection and admiration before turning his attention to Gavin.

Quickly and quietly the kid slipped his arms under Gavin’s locking them behind his head. Surprised Gavin could only struggle.

The kid whispered into Gavin’s ear, “You know I’ve been working Cameron from the inside for six months now, he was going to be a winner but you screwed that up. So Gavin my friend its time for me to upgrade!”

Without warning the kid tightened his hold and pushed into Gavin who could only struggle for a couple of moments, with a gasp the kid disappeared inside.

Gavin blinked a couple of times, rolled his shoulders stretched. Slowly Gavin’s definition sharpened, his pecs thickened as did his biceps and abs; inherited from the muscular kid within him.

Hearing a groan, he turned to see Cameron waking. Without thought he knelt and helped his opponent to his feet.

“Sorry Cameron, you OK?”

Cameron rubbed his head, “Yeah, wait Steve is that you?”

Gavin chuckled, “Yeah bro’ its me, he was being a dick I though I’d jump him – he’s got some good techniques, well they’re mine now so I’m going to be your new training partner.”

Get this straight

“I’m not sure I understand.”

You look over at the kid sitting opposite, “It’s simple, I pay you, you do what I tell you!”

“But,” The kid looks at his hands, “… who is this guy?”

“Well, Kenny was my lodger. Fucking annoyed me so much, always bringing back girls – god the animal noises that used to come from his room where awful! Then he started to bring back guys as well, that was just as bad.”

He nodded and scratched his head, “Yeah, I can see that happening.”

“Yeah, well I had enough, and I wanted some of that for myself! So I slipped him some of the formulae I got from the internet.”

“OK, that’s where I come in yeah?”

“That’s right, you get a job and now you’re no longer homeless. You get live in Kenny skin dropping 10 years off your real age!”

The new Kenny stands up and stretches a bit, “Fuck yeah, this is good.”

“Like I said; you work for me RIGHT?”

“Yeah Boss!” Kenny replied with a grin on his face.

“Now strip you fucker!”

“Eh?”

“I’m wearing Kenny tonight, I want some of that ass he’s been getting into.”

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"One Hell of a Trip" by Nemo

Matt smiled and gave a thumbs up sign for the camera as his dad took a picture. As he heard the camera click he relaxed his pose and bent down to pick up his bag.

“Come on Matt, just one more shot. OK?” said Matt’s dad, Geoff

“Dad, the bus is going to be leaving in like 5 minutes.” Said Matt “Come on you’ve got enough pictures to remember me by. I’m only going away for 6 months. You weren’t like this when I went to college and that was for 4 years.”

“Well your college was only an hour away and now you’re going around the world, so you’ll have to forgive your old man for wanting a few more reminders this time.”

Geoff stepped in close to Matt and grabbed his shoulders. At 23 Matt had a grown man’s height and bulk, helped by his place on the wrestling team at college. He stood eye to eye with his father, who although 20 years his senior, still had the body of younger man, his job as a mechanic and keeping him physically fit. Geoff looked Matt straight in the eye “Don’t ever forget how special you are to me?” He said.

Matt nodded, and felt his eyes growing moist. He and his dad had always been very close. Matt’s mom had been a messed up soul, who’d had a brief affair with Geoff while he was at college, disappeared out of his life and then reappeared for long enough to drop off baby Matt in Geoff’s arms, before disappearing forever. Geoff had dropped out of college to look after Matt with his own mother’s help. There had been some tough times, but Matt had never wanted for anything, especially his father’s love. Now that he had finished college he was determined to show his dad, how much he appreciated the sacrifices Geoff had made for him.

Geoff drew Matt into his arms for a bear hug. With their heads close together, Matt said quietly “There’s still time for you to change your mind.”

Geoff growled in Matt’s ear in response, “After everything I went through to set this deal up? Are you mad? No way you’re backing out of it now. I told you; never forget how much you mean to me. I wanted a way to say thank you to you for everything you gave up for me and this is it. You got that..” and Geoff’s voice dropped to a whisper “... Dad.”

The two pulled apart as the bus engine started. Matt bent down and picked up his bag. He didn’t trust his voice to say anything, afraid he would just dissolve into tears. His dad walked him to the bus and then walked down until he was level with Matt’s seat. He watched as Matt settled into his seat and then gestured at his own back pocket until Matt got the message and reached into his own back pocket, pulling out an envelope with his name on it. He started to open it, but then the bus began to move off and he turned to wave to Geoff.

As the bus pulled out onto the main road, Matt opened the letter.

Matt,

I just wanted to say again how much you deserve this trip. No-one knows better than I do that 20 years of work with no vacation time, is too much. No matter how important a job is there comes a time when a man needs a break. So enjoy yours, and get ready for the world of work when you get back. In the meantime, remember to drop your old man an email every week with some updates from your travels. And remember – do whatever you want, as long as it’s not a new tattoo!

Matt smiled. He still couldn’t believe he’d let the real Matt talk him into this. The real Matt who was even now heading back to their house in a perfect replica bodysuit of Geoff, while the real Geoff was on board the bus in a bodysuit of Matt. But Matt could be persuasive when he put his mind to it, and the suits were frighteningly convincing. The real Matt had nearly given Geoff a heart attack when he’d come home to find his exact double. Geoff still had no idea where Matt had got them from, but there was no doubting their realism.

The truth was Geoff hadn’t needed that much convincing. Although he’d been proud to watch Matt graduate from College, part of him had a few regrets about his own lost youth. Matt’s insane idea for giving his dad a proper thank you for his upbringing had been an easier sell than Geoff himself would have thought. When he’d first slipped on the Matt suit and looked out through the eyes of a young man again, all sorts of hopes sprang to life.

As he settled down into the bus seat, preparing for the long journey ahead, he knew Matt would look after his old life for him until he got back and until then, well he had carte blanche to do whatever, or whoever he felt like. He smiled at his dim reflection in the bus window. It was going to be one hell of a trip.

Caption This!

Guys, I assume you like the work we do here (not always a lot of comments, so we may just be talking to ourselves!)

But here’s your chance to shine! for the next couple of weeks I’ll be posting an image, one a week.

Caption it or write a short scene and we might just make it into a story for you!

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