It hadn't taken Damon very long to find out who Monica was seeing. She was already posting pictures of her and Thomas on Instaface. Scrolling through both their profiles, Damon had seethed with fury all the way home. How dare they do this to him? Thomas wouldn't have gotten through high school with out Damon letting him copy his homework. Then they had worked together for a couple of years, going to each other's houses to play video games after the hardest days to unwind. And Damon had been dating the same girl for all this time, with Thomas never even mentioning that he might have feelings for Monica. And he had posted a risque photo of them kissing 15 minutes ago, with this caption: "Everybody wish us luck in our new relationship! Sorry, Damon, I know this is rough but may the best man win I guess."
Damon had thrown his phone against the side of the apartment building, shattering the touch screen. All before rubbing the lamp and finding this marvelous genie waiting for him. He grinned deviously, rubbing his hands together and thinking, 'May the best man win, indeed.'
"Well, genie, I might not be able to wish Monica back in love with me, but I can certainly cut a certain someone down to size. You also said you can't kill anyone, right?"
The genie nodded. "Ancient kings used to use the power of the genies for evil. We banded together and punished them for their misdeeds. And we swore to never again take a life. The Powers from Beyond will be cursed if we break our vow."
Damon smiled. "You and I are going to punish some misdeeds even now. And I would prefer that Thomas live through what I'm about to do to him anyway."
The genie seemed uncomfortable. "Thomas? I sense this is a man who has wronged you greatly."
"Yes. He's the one who stole Monica away from me. He lives in this city. Is it possible for you to find him?"
"Oh yes, master. My powers can seek out the ones you intend to affect. It is your wish I am granting, after all."
"Then let's get to work. This very evening, I wish for my girlfriend's new boyfriend Thomas to ..."