The Serum

"And you really think this will work?"

Mark Denver, as CEO of a floundering pharmaceutical company, needed to hear an emphatic "Yes!" from his researchers in order to be able to sleep well again. If what they had achieved was real, then this would revolutionise obesity management in the health sector forever. And he would reap the rewards: fame, money, success. He could feel the benefits padding his life out already.

"Trials to date have been extremely successful."

The researcher changed the screen to show what could only be described as a muscular mouse. Mark had never seen such a rodent powerhouse.

"And before?" Mark queried.

The researcher clicked again and there was a video of a mouse, maybe a little larger than average but definitely not the strong, physical specimen that had been displayed previously.

"So, human trials?"

The researcher's face lit up with glee.

"Oh, yes!" And then with less enthusiasm, "Please."

Mark could feel a trip to the Lamborghini garage in his near future.

***

"A revolutionary new treatment for obesity has been launched today, amid much hype, giving a new meaning to the phrase "body sculpting"..."

Mark smiled as he sipped champagne watching the TV report. He was the leader of a revolution and it felt so good. He took a deep breath and inhaled the sweet smell of success.

***

"So, we will inject the serum and then after 20 minutes, we'll be able to shape you. Just try and relax. It won't take a moment."

Rachel had been chubby most of her life. She loved to eat. Exercise was an anathema. Dieting was a temporary fix.

But here was the answer! She couldn't wait to see her new form!

***

It was after the moulding. Rachel gazed at her reflection. She'd been manipulated like a lump of Play Doh. The sculpting has been successful they said. Her stomach was now flat, but she had enormous breasts, like beach balls. Turning, she espied her incredibly enlarged buttocks crafted for body balance. Her contoured torso bulged, ridged in its depths, her arms bulging like cartoon clouds.

Muscle everywhere. No fat in sight. Everything accentuated. Like a caricature.

She looked absolutely hideous.

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This story was sort of inspired by the wish to be thinner with minimum effort, hence the character's name. But ultimately, I'm no fool for cosmetic products and wouldn't consider the serum. The short cut would be nice though...

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