Ethan woke up the next morning feeling every bit the giant he had become. The previous night’s ordeal replayed in his mind, filling him with a mix of dread and confusion. He stood up carefully, his head nearly touching the ceiling of his bedroom. At 8’8”, every movement felt cumbersome and awkward.
His parents were waiting for him downstairs, their faces etched with concern. “Ethan, we need to figure this out,” his mother said, her voice trembling.
“I know, Mom. I’m going to see Dr. Morgan again today,” Ethan replied, trying to sound reassuring.
As he dressed in the loosest clothes he could find, Ethan felt the pressure building within him once more. He glanced at the clock, realizing he had little time before the next growth spurt. His heart pounded as he headed to the doctor’s office, hoping for answers.
The visit was tense. Dr. Morgan examined Ethan, his face growing more perplexed with each measurement. “Ethan, this rate of growth is unprecedented. We need to run more tests and consider all possibilities,” he said.
Ethan nodded, feeling a mix of frustration and helplessness. As he left the doctor’s office, he could feel the tingling sensation intensifying. He hurried home, his mind racing with thoughts of what might come next.
By the time he reached his house, the pressure was unbearable. He collapsed onto the living room floor, clutching his chest as his body began to stretch and expand. The growth was faster and more intense than ever before. His clothes ripped apart, leaving him in tatters. His shoes disintegrated, and his limbs elongated beyond recognition.
Within moments, Ethan had grown another 32 inches, bringing his height to an astounding 11 feet. He struggled to stand, his head brushing the ceiling. The walls seemed to close in around him, and his parents watched in stunned silence.
“Ethan, we need to get you outside,” his father said urgently.
With great effort, Ethan crawled out of the house, his massive frame barely fitting through the door. He stood in the yard, feeling a mix of awe and terror at his own size. The neighbors peered over fences, their faces reflecting a blend of fear and curiosity.
Ethan’s phone buzzed, and he saw a message from Luna. “How does it feel to be so… immense?” it read.
His frustration boiled over. “What do you want from me, Luna? Why is this happening?” he typed back.
Luna’s reply was cryptic as ever. “You’ll find out soon. Meet me at the old warehouse on Maple Street tonight. Bring no one.”
Ethan’s heart raced. He had no choice but to confront Luna and get to the bottom of this. As the day wore on, he tried to stay hidden, avoiding the stares and whispers that followed him everywhere. His new height made him a spectacle, and he hated the attention.
As night fell, Ethan made his way to the warehouse, his colossal frame moving through the deserted streets with surprising grace. He reached the building, its dilapidated exterior looming ominously in the darkness. Taking a deep breath, he pushed open the door and stepped inside.
Luna stood in the center of the room, flanked by Sophia, Ava, and Olivia. Their expressions were a mix of determination and pity. “Ethan, welcome,” Luna said, her voice echoing in the vast space.
“What do you want from me?” Ethan demanded, his voice resonating through the empty warehouse.
Luna stepped forward, her eyes gleaming with an otherworldly light. “You’re part of something bigger than you can imagine, Ethan. Your growth is just the beginning. We need your help to fulfill a destiny that has been set in motion long before any of us were born.”
Ethan stared at her, his mind reeling. “What destiny? Why me?”
“You’ll understand in time,” Luna replied. “For now, you must learn to control your growth and harness the power within you.”
As Ethan absorbed her words, he realized that his life was about to take an even more extraordinary turn. The mystery of his growth was far from solved, but one thing was clear: his journey was only just beginning, and the answers he sought were closer than ever.
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