Muscle Theft

    By Joe Fu

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    16 Apr, 2024

    a man in a military uniform is walking through a group of soldiers in a warehouse with fire coming from the ceiling, cobra, concept art, Adam Rex, promotional image

    Private John, a well-built soldier, was going through his usual training routine. His dedication towards fitness was unmatched in the entire base.

    a group of men in uniform walking down a hallway together in a hallway with lights on the ceiling and a man in the middle of the photo, cobra, a poster, Adrian Zingg, promotional image

    Meanwhile, at the city police station, Officer Ethan, although lanky, was brimming with energy and determination to serve and protect.

    two police officers standing in front of a building with a clock on it's side and a motorcycle parked in front of it, arbeitsrat für kunst, a poster, Caspar Wolf, promotional image

    One day, John and Ethan's paths crossed at an old building. They felt an unusual energy, suddenly, they found themselves muscular beyond belief.

    a group of men in military uniforms walking down a hallway in a factory building with a large window on the side, antipodeans, a poster, Edward Simmons, promotional image

    They realized they could steal the muscularity of any male, turning them lanky. This discovery filled them with a sense of power and a dash of fear.

    two men in captain america costumes standing in a line of people in a building with a television screen in the background, antipodeans, a comic book panel, Americo Makk, movie still

    At a comic convention, they noticed cosplayers of Captain America and Iron Man. Unable to resist, they decided to test their newfound power.

    two men in costumes standing next to each other in a room full of people and a building with a sign, antipodeans, a comic book panel, Americo Makk, marvel comics

    They approached the muscular Captain America and Iron Man cosplayers. A quick touch and the muscularity transferred, leaving the cosplayers lanky and confused.

    two police officers walking down a busy city street in the daytime time, with people walking on the sidewalk, antipodeans, a hyperrealistic painting, Dom Qwek, tom of finland

    John and Ethan walked around, enjoying their new muscular bodies. The attention they received was thrilling, but they also felt a pang of guilt.

    two men dressed as iron man and captain america on a city street in the daytime time with people walking around, antipodeans, a poster, Americo Makk, marvel comics

    The cosplayers, now lanky, were disappointed at losing their muscularity. John and Ethan, seeing their disappointment, realized the consequences of their actions.

    two men in police uniforms standing in a hallway with a machine gun in hand and a man in the background, cobra, a poster, Dom Qwek, muscular

    They returned to the old building, filled with remorse. They decided to return the muscularity they had stolen. It was the right thing to do.

    a group of avengers characters standing in a warehouse with one man in a captain america suit and the other man in a suit, antipodeans, a poster, Americo Makk, marvel comics

    They found the cosplayers and apologized for their actions. As they touched them, their muscularity returned, and the cosplayers were overjoyed.

    two men in futuristic suits standing in a room with a large window behind them and a large screen behind them, cobra, a poster, Eve Ryder, promotional image

    John and Ethan returned to their original selves. They felt a sense of relief wash over them. They had learned a valuable lesson about power and responsibility.

    two men in futuristic gear standing in front of a desert landscape with vehicles in the background and mountains in the distance, futurism, computer graphics, Adam Rex, unreal 5

    From that day forward, they vowed to use their powers judiciously, understanding the importance of consent and respect. Their adventure had transformed them, not physically, but morally.