The Gluttonous Journey

    By Storybird

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    12 Sep, 2023

    Ben, a 24-year-old with a heart of gold and a stomach to match, found himself trapped by a vile, trickster demon. The room reeked of sulfur and rotting meat, the only light flickering sickeningly.

    The demon cackled, a grin spreading across his tar-like face. "Eat," he commanded, pointing towards a table laden with food that seemed to infinitely reproduce.

    Ben took a deep breath. He picked up a slice of pizza and took his first bite. The food was otherworldly delicious, fueling him to eat more.

    Hours turned into days, then weeks. The once slender Ben began to fill out, noticeably plumper. The demon watched in delight as his plan unfolded.

    One day, a shimmering portal opened up, and out stepped Vinny, Ben's boyfriend. He was shocked and concerned at the sight of his transformed lover.

    Stubbornly, Vinny confronted the demon. "What have you done to him?" he demanded, his panic morphing into an icy cool anger.

    The demon just smirked, not giving any reply. His red eyes shone brightly with sadistic amusement.

    "Ben, we need to get you out of here," Vinny urged, trying to pull his boyfriend up. But Ben was too heavy to move easily.

    "I can't, Vinny," Ben replied, his voice strained. "The food...It's like a chain, keeping me here."

    Seeing no other option, Vinny decided to stay and help Ben. He knew they were in for a fight, and he wouldn’t abandon his love.

    As days passed, Vinny tended to Ben's needs and comforted him. Despite the circumstances, they managed to share some laughter, a few kisses, and a lot of love.

    Vinny couldn't help but tease Ben sometimes. "You always did love your food," he'd laugh, trying to lighten the mood. Ben would just roll his eyes and giggle.

    Vinny strategized while Ben slept, desperate for a solution. His mind constantly whirred with plans and tactics to rescue Ben.

    Finally, an idea struck Vinny. "Ben, we need to trick the demon. We make him believe you've eaten so much that you've become powerless," he suggested.

    Ben was apprehensive, but he trusted Vinny. They began to implement the plan, playing the parts of the defeated and the victor for the demon.

    The demon, believing he'd won, let his guard down. This was the moment Vinny had been waiting for. He lunged at the demon, catching him off-guard.

    A struggle ensued, but Vinny was determined. He fought with all his might, finally managing to banish the demon back to where it came from.

    Without the demon's influence, the food disappeared, and the room returned to its original state. Ben felt lighter, free of the demon's curse.

    Vinny rushed to Ben's side, helping him stand up. He was still a bit heavier than before, but it didn't matter to Vinny.

    They embraced, relief and joy washing over them. "We did it, Ben," Vinny whispered, breathing in the scent of his victorious lover.

    "We did," Ben echoed, feeling Vinny's heartbeat against his own. He smiled, knowing he had Vinny by his side.

    They returned to their normal life, but things had changed somewhat. Ben, now a little rounder, faced some teasing from Vinny.

    "You're the cutest dumpling I've ever seen," Vinny would say, pinching Ben's cheeks. But despite the teasing, their bond was stronger, forged in the fires of adversity.

    Their love story wasn't the typical one, but it was theirs. They had faced a demon and survived, all while holding onto their love for each other.

    Through thick and thin, through demonic traps and endless feasts, they stood firm. And in their hearts, they knew they could face anything, as long as they were together.

    The Gluttonous Journey