A cursed teddy bear (Patreon)

Jack found himself capturing photos of Melanie, a model who had lately become a sensation in the online world. Her popularity had blown up. Melanie's stunning beauty, combined with her knack for hitting the perfect pose, had earned her a devoted following that extended beyond borders. Yet, over the past two months, there had been a notable shift in Melanie's content. She had evolved from wearing designer clothes at casual events to showcasing lingerie, underwear, and more provocative attire. This change had not gone unnoticed by her fans, and Jack, as her trusted photographer, had been witness to this transformation.

But the most peculiar part of this change was not just the choice of clothing. It was the presence of a giant teddy bear that had begun to appear in every photo. The fluffy, benign-looking bear became a fixture in their shoots, its eyes wide and unblinking, watching Melanie's every move. Jack initially thought the addition was odd. He had photographed numerous models in his career, capturing their beauty and character through the lens, but never had he seen such a specific and constant prop. He even questioned Melanie about it once, trying to understand the symbolic meaning behind it.

"It's my lucky charm," Melanie had said, her eyes twinkling with mischief and excitement. "That’s why I take it with me everywhere. Besides, don't you see how much my followers love it? They find it endearing, and it adds a touch of whimsy to the photos."

Seeing how happy Melanie was with the bear, Jack shrugged and decided not to overthink it. They continued their collaboration, and the photos took on a life of their own. Melanie's poses with the bear grew more creative and bold, and her followers lapped it up, showering her with likes, comments, and admiration.

In their latest album, they decided to take things up a notch. The theme was one of passion and allure, combined with an underlying innocence that the teddy bear seemed to evoke. Melanie was in her element, her body language speaking volumes, her eyes sparkling with a blend of confidence and vulnerability.

Jack's camera clicked away, capturing moments that were at once sensual and sweet. His professional eye couldn't help but admire Melanie's ability to convey such complexity through her poses. The juxtaposition of her alluring attire and the childlike innocence of the teddy bear created an artistic contrast that was both intriguing and captivating. As the day wore on, they moved through various setups and themes, the energy in the studio crackling with creativity. Jack found himself drawn into Melanie's world, seeing her not just as a model but as an artist, using her body and the camera to tell a story that resonated with thousands.

But there was a dark truth to what Melanie was doing. In reality, it wasn’t the real Melanie. The real Melanie was trapped in the teddy bear, and this was the body thief’s way of rubbing it in her face. The teddy bear was a cursed heirloom that had been given to her by an insane fan. The fan knew what it was – it was an heirloom that trapped the soul of the recipient when left near its potential victim for too long. Because Melanie loved the bear, it only took a few nights for the dark magic to latch onto her.

Before the model knew it, the teddy bear had swapped bodies with her. Now, she was looking back at her gorgeous face. “You know, I don’t think being a girl’s going to be so bad,” the body thief had said. “Sorry, honey, I was the last victim for that bear too. The longer I’m around this teddy thing, the stronger of an attachment my body gets to my new body. I couldn’t free myself when my uncle gave this as a present – you’re just going to have to be patient and hope your future body’s just as hot as this one. I’m honestly just glad that my ex-girlfriend’s son ended up giving this to you. I’m surprised I didn’t take his body – guess he didn’t like me as much as you did.”

Melanie dreaded every day after that. Two months had passed, and it was clear that the body thief was able to stay away from her teddy bear body for longer periods of time. Before long, he would be able to permanently get rid of the teddy bear, and Melanie would be forced to steal the next victim’s body.