The Goo of Transformation

    By J

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    07 Aug, 2024

    a boy standing on a path in a park with trees and a bench in the background, with a person walking on the path, photorealism, a storybook illustration, Aaron Jasinski, yukito kishiro

    Max was playing in the park when he noticed a strange, gooey substance on the ground. It shimmered and changed size, catching his curiosity.

    a boy is standing in the park with his hands out and a group of people are in the background, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, pixar and disney animation

    Intrigued, Max poked the goo with a stick, watching as it stretched and contorted like Silly Putty. It seemed harmless, even playful, so he decided to touch it.

    a boy is walking down a path in the park with trees and grass behind him, and a person is holding out their hand, american scene painting, a comic book panel, Aaron Jasinski, official art

    As Max touched the goo, it stuck to his hand, stretching and growing. Surprisingly, it didn't scare him; instead, it felt warm and comforting.

    two young boys are walking down a sidewalk with a pokemon stuffed animal behind them and a pokemon stuffed animal behind them, sots art, a painting, Brothers Hildebrandt, official art

    Suddenly, Max felt a strange sensation. His body changed, morphing into a Charmander. His mind accepted this change as if he had always been a Charmander.

    a woman kneeling down next to a small orange dinosaur on a rug in a room with a fireplace and a window, furry art, a comic book panel, Andreas Rocha, official art

    When Max reached home, his mom was shocked to see him as a Charmander. However, Max seemed perfectly happy and comfortable in his new form.

    a woman sitting on a couch next to a child and a dinosaur in a living room with a television, sots art, concept art, Anne Said, official art

    Max's mom touched the goo on Max, turning into a Kangaskhan. She was startled, but accepted her new form, believing she had always been a Kangaskhan.

    a boy and a girl are standing in a library with a dinosaur in front of them and a fireball in the air, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    At school, Max's friend, Alex, was amazed to see Max as a Charmander. Max, wanting to share the joy, touched him with the goo.

    a boy in a library with a group of children behind him and a pokemon character in the background with a pokemon pikachu on his chest, shock art, poster art, Adam Manyoki, official art

    Alex transformed into a Pikachu, gleefully accepting his new form. Max, his mom, and Alex lived their lives as Pokemon, sharing their joy with anyone they met.

    The Goo of Transformation