Before anyone could object, Abby leaned forward to select the first option. The text faded away and a spinning arrow appeared. It spun for a few seconds before finally stopping with the tip aimed at Frank.
“Guess that means I go first.” He reasoned as he reached towards the display.
With a quick tap the arrow faded out and new text appeared.
[Lose 46lbs]
Jeff laughed, “Is this game trying to tell me something?”
He abruptly stopped laughing when he felt his stomach tighten. He wasn’t a heavy man, but one might argue that he was about 60lbs away from being fit. They all watched as he visibly lost what they guessed were 46lbs of fat.
“Holy fuck” Frank yelled. “I thought this was just a game...”
He stood up and stretched from side to side, then reached down to touch his toes with new found ease. “I think I’m gonna to enjoy this...”
The other three just stared. Jeff couldn’t believe what he had witnessed. He thought back to the shop. Maybe the name wasn’t just for show. He had never been one to believe in magic but there was no explanation for what had just happened. Frank slowly sat back down and looked at the screen. The others followed his gaze. The arrow had returned and selected Beth as the next player.
Abby broke the silence. “I guess it’s your turn...”
“But... Did... Did that really happen?” She stuttered. “Frank, are you alright?”
“I feel great!” He beamed.
“Come on... Are you pranking us?” Jeff accused.
“No... I mean... I don’t really get it, but look...” Frank lifted his shirt.
His gut was definitely gone and there was a feint outline of abs muscles against his skin. Even his face seemed to have narrowed with the sudden loss. After a moment he lowered his shirt. Jeff and Abby just gawked in his direction while Beth cautiously took her turn.
As a new phrase formed, she joked, “Maybe it’ll give me bigger boobs...”