Dana stood in front of the fogged-up mirror, wiping away the condensation to reveal his reflection. Beside him, Emily leaned against the sink, her expression a mix of affection and mischief. "You know, Dana, you could really use some abs. You're super skinny," she teased, her voice light but with an edge that made Dana flinch slightly.
Later that night, Dana found himself on the rooftop, the cool breeze ruffling his hair. He gazed up at the sky, feeling a sense of insignificance under the vast expanse of stars. Suddenly, a comet blazed across the night, its tail a shimmering trail of light. "I wish I had a Hulk that could take over when I'm stressed," he murmured into the solitude, a wistful smile on his lips as he turned away, not expecting anything to come of it.
The next morning, Dana awoke to the sunlight filtering through his blinds, casting stripes across his bed. As he stretched, he felt an unfamiliar sensation—a strange strength coursing through his veins. Shaking off the remnants of sleep, he stumbled towards the bathroom mirror, his eyes widening as he noticed a subtle change in his reflection. His muscles seemed more defined, his frame more solid.
Dana walked to work, his mind buzzing with the morning's discovery. Every step felt different, each movement more deliberate than before. As he navigated through the bustling city streets, he couldn't shake the feeling that something within him had shifted. The crowds parted around him almost instinctively, and he caught glimpses of his reflection in shop windows, his presence somehow more imposing.
At the office, Dana sat at his desk, the mundane tasks of the day feeling unusually trivial. As the hours ticked by, an increasing sense of tension began to build within him. The noise, the pressure, the endless stream of demands—it all became too much. Without warning, a surge of power erupted from within, and he felt himself transform. His skin tingled, muscles expanding as his alter ego—a Hulk-like figure that looked just like him—emerged to shield him from the stress.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, Dana found solace in a nearby park, his mind wrestling with the day's events. The transformation had been as exhilarating as it was terrifying, and he realized the comet's wish had granted him more than he'd bargained for. Yet, as he sat amidst the whispering leaves, he felt a newfound balance within him—a duality that could protect him from the pressures of life. With a deep breath, he embraced this unexpected gift, ready to navigate the challenges ahead with a quiet strength he never knew he possessed.
