We had recently moved to a new town. One evening, I decided to sit alone on the beach and watch the sunset. As I looked at the beautiful vista, I couldn’t help but feel sad because no matter how hard I tried, I couldn’t make any friends at my new school. The other boys just bullied me because I was skinny, weird looking, and from a different town. I wished that I could be hot and popular like some of them.

Suddenly a ray of light emanated from the setting sun, and it engulfed me. When the light dissipated, I instantly knew that my wish had come true. I stood up and proudly admired my new taller body. My shorts and t-shirt had been replaced with a pair of trunks that were stretched tight around my thicker legs. My torso, chest and arms had also become strong and athletic. I felt a new inner-confidence and energy like I had never felt before.

I saw a group of kids from school arrive at the beach and I confidently strode towards them. After that, I never had trouble making friends.