Outside the Box By Muscle Fan The following is a short story about muscle growth. If you like it, please read my other stories on the 'Muscle Fan' bookshelf in Diana the Valkyrie's library. Also please let me know at covert.1@hotmail.com Thank you. I'm Margo Jackson an African-American figure competitor and bodybuilder who has appeared in numerous contests. I've placed several times, but winning has eluded me. I live in the Hollywood Hills with a sweeping view of Los Angeles, thanks to the inheritance I received from my parents; my father, a noted author and my actress mother. Besides the house, I invested money that was left to me in several businesses. I keep myself in good shape, exercising religiously in my home gym, a gym that would rival the best commercial gym, taking care of my walnut colored skin and eating healthy. I have never taken steroids, but I admit to having minor cosmetic surgery and breast augmentation all in an effort to obtain my pro card and the illusive win in competitions. Vanity? Obsession? Perhaps. It's my body that plays on my mind as I stand before my bedroom mirror. I notice and critiqued every flaw that I can find; some real and some imaginary. 'Getting old is a pisser,' I think, 'there should be a way to turn back the aging process.' One of my girlfriends, Rhonda, come over for lunch. Rhonda and I soon get around to looks and living in Southern California's glamour capital. "This may sound crazy, girlfriend," Rhonda finally said, "but sometimes you have to think outside the box." "What do you mean?" I ask. "Well; and please don't think I'm crazy, but I've heard of a Haitian priestess in South Central that can work magic," Rhonda said. I give her a sideways glance and roll my eyes. "A priestess?" I ask. Rhonda nodded. "Mistress DuPres, she does some sort of spell or voodoo, or something," Rhonda said, "I heard it from my hairdresser." "Uh-huh," I say, letting my skepticism show, "More than likely a con artist." "I have her name and address in my purse," Rhonda said, extracting a business card, "I was going to see if she could help mine and Jordan's love life." Rhonda and Jordan had one of those on-again, off-again relationships that I was sure wouldn't end well. "Let me see that," I say holding out my hand. The card was from a salon on Sunset Boulevard and on the back was written a name and address along with a phone number. I don't know why, but I copy the information down and give the card back to Rhonda. "Think outside the box, huh," I tell my friend, "this would be way outside the box, but I'll think about it." And laugh. Two weeks after my lunch with Rhonda, I pick up the phone and dial Madam DuPres. A man answered speaking Creole. "Do you speak English," I ask. "Certainly," the man said. "Good, I'd like to speak to Madam DuPres." "I'm Madam DuPres' son, Michael, my mother speaks very little English, what's this about?" I briefly explain to the man about my goals and concerns over my appearance and that I'd like to meet Madam DuPres to see if she could help. Michael explains that his mother is elderly and does not travel, but that she could see me if I came to their house in South Central. 'This is crazy,' I think, but I set up an appointment anyway. 'I've never been to that part of town,' I say to myself. On the day of the appointment, I took an Uber to the address on the card. I didn't want to drive my Bentley to South Central. "Are you sure about the address?" the Uber driver asks as we pull up in front of a rundown home that barely has any paint on the wood siding. "That's it," I reply, checking the address on the paper and then looking at the building wondering if it would fall down. The man who answers the door is tall, perhaps six-foot, and handsome. "I'm Michael," he said, "Madam DuPres' son, we spoke on the phone." He and I shake hands and I take note of his strong grip. "Please, right this way," he said and I follow him into the house. Madam DuPres is old, thin, but alert. "Tell me dear, how may I help you," she inquires in broken English. I tell her about how I grew up a tom boy and had tried repeatedly to win contests, but that the first place trophy had always eluded me. I tell her about my concern with getting older, the loss of my parents and about how I worry about my body. Madam DuPres nods and says, "Come back tomorrow at this time and I will have something for you, but for now, take this and make it into a tea and drink it before bedtime." She slid a folded piece of paper across the table to me. I look suspiciously at the packet but put it in my purse. That evening, I did as I was told and drop the contents of the packet into a cup of hot water and drank it. It's bitter, but after a few sips I finish the cup. 'Rhonda,' I think, 'I'm really outside the box and my comfort zone.' I try reading but find my eyes growing heavy. I dream of being strong, physically strong and in control. I like what I saw in my dream, a 'new Margo. Mistress Margo.' The following day, I was back at Madam DuPres'. Michael, Madam DuPres' son interpreted. "Before we get started, here are my terms," Madam DuPres said, "first, I will help you with your desires, however, you must take my son, Michael, who will act as your man servant, driver, bodyguard and lover to live with you. There is no place here in South Central for him. That is all that I require." Stunned, I looked at Michael, standing by the door. His facial expression was impassive. While he was a handsome man, I didn't know him. 'Take him into my house,' I thought, 'that's crazy. He may be a thief, rapist or killer. Besides, I like my freedom.' I was about to decline and leave when Michael said, "My mother wants only the best for me, Mistress Margo. I can assure you that what my mother promises, she will deliver and no harm will come to you. You have my word. I do not believe you will be disappointed." There was something in the man's voice that reassured me although I still had doubts. I sat staring into his eyes for a full minute before turning to Madam DuPres and saying, "Alright, I accept your terms." The old lady nodded and smiled. Michael brought a small pot and placed it in the center of the table between the two of us. He also brought what looked like a tray of herbs, seeds and sticks. The old lady began talking in Creole or French, I couldn't be sure which and Michael didn't translate. She lit some of the leaves on fire and the smoke soon filled the small room. "Breathe deep, Mistress Margo," Michael said, as he fanned the smoke in my direction, "allow the power of the spell deep into your lungs." I couldn't be sure how much time had passed because I felt a little light-headed. When the fog lifted, I was in the back seat of a car being driven by Michael. I looked at my surroundings and knew I was nearing my house. 'Was I asleep,' I thought. "What happened?" I asked. Michael, looked in the rearview mirror and said, "You fell asleep, mistress, I carried you to the car." I nodded in reply, not really remembering. "I will need to look in on my mother from time to time," Michael said as he pulled to my gate, "Otherwise I will be at your disposal, mistress. What is your gate code?" I shook my head to clear it and gave Michael the code. If the man was impressed by the size of my house, he didn't show it, but after bringing the car to a halt, he got out and held the door open for me as he did the front door. I felt as if she had just woken up from a deep sleep. 'I can't believe this,' I thought as I entered the house. 'I've allowed myself to take in a total stranger for the sake of vanity,' I thought, 'and look what it's gotten me, nothing.' I studied my forearms and the backs of my hands. They didn't look any different than when I had left earlier. "I'm going to take a nap, Michael," I said over my shoulder, kicking off my stilettos. "Yes, mistress," he said, and then added, picking up the shoes. "I'll find my room." 'Hmmf,' I thought, 'You won't be staying long, so don't get too comfortable.' My bed looked so inviting. I lay down and soon I was asleep, not bothering to remove my jeans or tank top. When I woke, I felt rested, better than rested actually, invigorated. I had no idea how long I had slept. As I put her feet on the floor, I thought, 'I must be gaining weight, these pants are tight in the legs', and then looking at my feet, 'They seem bigger. What I need is a hot shower.' I stood up and padded to the bathroom, unbuttoning my jeans as I went and slipping them off. I stood in front of the bathroom mirror and couldn't believe what she saw. My thighs were large and not just large, but well defined. "What is this?" I said aloud to myself. I pulled my tank top over my head and sat it on the counter. Now clad only in bra and panties, I studied myself. My shoulders were broad, arms defined and my breasts were barely contained by my bra. 'Something had happened, but what?' I thought. I slid my panties down my heavily muscled thighs and stepped out of them and then reaching behind me, unfastened my bra allowing it to fall to the floor as my breast sprang free. They were firm, what little sag I had had before had disappeared. I placed a hand under each breast and gently massaged my nipples. They responded at once, becoming hard and erect. 'Hmm,' I thought, 'that's nice.' I caught movement in the mirror and my breath caught as I saw Michael in the doorway. I immediately covered my breasts with a forearm and my crotch with my other hand. "What are you doing? Get out!" I said. "I'm sorry mistress," he said looking at the floor, "I heard you get up and came to see if I could help or if you needed anything." "No, I don't ... " and as I turned to face him I saw that he was completely naked. He held my stilettos in one hand and had his other hand on the door jamb. His penis, which was flaccid hung down. 'My God,' I thought to myself, 'he must be ten or twelve inches.' Unconsciously, I ran my tongue across my lips and dropped my hand from covering her pubis. I could feel a tingling sensation in my genitals. "I'm going to take a shower," I said, trying to sound calm and in control. I felt anything but calm. It had been months since I had been with a man, let alone a handsome, well-endowed man. He moved toward me and took my shirt from the counter. He was no more than two feet from me and I looked into his eyes, dark brown and deep. 'That's odd,' I thought, 'I thought he was much taller than me.' "Would you like me to wash your back, mistress," he said and then in a softer voice, "or shave your legs or genitals?" I blinked as Michael knelt in front of me retrieving my panties I had stepped out of. "Wh-what," I asked, sure that I hadn't heard him correctly. He repeated, "I asked if you wanted me to wash your back or shave your legs and genitals?" I could feel the man's breath on my pubis. It excited me. "Hmm," I hummed, "I, er, that would be nice," I said before I had even thought about it. Michael stood and sat my shoes and clothing on the bathroom counter. "Very good, mistress, allow me to adjust the water," he said and reached into the stall and adjusted the handles. As Michael leaned forward, I noted his small firm ass, muscled back and strong legs. "Do you have a pair of scissors?" he asked. I nodded and pointed to a drawer just under the bathroom counter. Michael got the scissors and knelt once more in front of me and proceeded to trim my pubic hair. His touch was gentle and he was quick. He was careful to gather all of the shorn hair and place it in the trash. "I will shave you in the shower, mistress," he said and again, I could only nod. We stepped into the shower and I began to lather myself with scented body wash but Michael quickly took over. "Allow me, mistress," he said. I had never had a male or female companion attend to my body as Michael was. He applied shave gel to my legs and pubis and shaved my body expertly without so much as a nick. His touch was gentle. He applied shampoo to my short black hair and ran his strong fingers through it working the soap deep into my scalp. As they stepped from the shower, Michael was quick to wrap a bath towel around me, blotting me dry. "Let me apply some lotion," he whispered in my ear. "Yes, please," I said. As he reached for the lotion on the bathroom counter, I felt his manhood brush my hip. 'Hmm, he's without a doubt the largest man I've ever seen,' I thought. Lightly he applied the scented oil to my body, his fingers working the liquid into my skin and muscles. I tensed slightly when his fingers found my clitoris and I closed my eyes and moaned lightly. "Take me," I whispered, "make love to me." Michael, in back of her, put his lips to her ear and said, "Yes, mistress," and with that, he effortlessly carried me to my bed. He placed me on the bed and stood beside it watching me. I looked up at Michael through half closed lids and as I did, I saw his penis begin to stir. I smiled and my eyes widened as his manhood stiffened. Somewhat in disbelief, I reached out and took his shaft in my hand, my grip not able to close around its girth. "You're magnificent, Michael," I said softly. He smiled and said, "Thank you, mistress, I hope I please you," as he knelt between my legs. I moaned as he entered me, although he was gentle, I knew he was the largest man I had been with. However, with each thrust, any discomfort abated and soon their bodies were moving as one. I was lost in ecstasy, but I noted that something was happening to my body. I quickly pushed it out of my mind as I savored Michael's attention and love making. Our sex was passionate and prolonged. "More," I whispered, "I want more," as he dove deeper. The tempo of Michael's thrusting quickened as we both climaxed For several minutes, Michael lay atop me, panting. Both of us were bathed in sweat. "Hmm," I finally managed to utter, "That was wonderful," and pushing on Michael's shoulder, rolled him to the opposite side of the bed. "Yes, mistress," he said, lying on his back, his penis once again flaccid and drained. I raised herself on one elbow and looked at him and smiled. I took his penis in my hand and squeezed, a droplet of cum escaping from its head. "Will you be able to perform again, baby?" I asked and chuckled. "Yes, mistress," he said, softly. "Good," I said releasing my grip. I stepped from the bed, but before I could walk away, Michael said, "The final part of your transformation is complete, mistress. My mother hopes you will be pleased." I tilted my head and looked at Michael giving him a quizzical look. "Go, see for yourself," he said. I padded to the mirrored wardrobe and looked at myself. My mouth opened slightly as if to ask a question, but I was speechless. What looked back at me from the mirror was a goddess, a muscle goddess. From head to toe she was the most muscular woman I had ever seen. I turned and looked over my shoulder at my back and butt. Facing my reflection again, I ran a hand over my muscular abdominals. 'Hard,' I thought, 'and I'm not even tensing them.' I traced my fingers down to my navel and beyond. With my index finger I touched my clit and laughed lightly. 'Even that's hard too,' I thought. Flexing my arm, I watched as my bicep exploded. I brought up my other arm into a double bicep pose. 'Let's see those bitches on stage top this,' I thought. I crossed my arms across my chest and my neck all but disappeared, replaced instead by the most muscular trapezius muscle I had ever seen. I smiled as I turned first one way and then the other. I glanced at the reflection of Michael lying on the bed watching my display of feminine might. "What do you think, baby?" I asked. He smiled and said, "I think you're the most amazing woman in the world, mistress." I laughed and said, "Thank you, baby." I extended one leg and shook my massive thigh muscles. My quads jiggled and then I tightened them the muscles standing out deeply defined. Thick veins ran just under the skin. I poked one with my finger. Michael got off the bed and came to me. "You're gorgeous," he said, running a hand over my shoulder and bicep, "an Amazon." 'Amazon,' I thought, and then asked him, "Will my muscles go away?" "No, mistress," he said, "as long as you work out and as long as you feed your body." "Feed my body?" I asked. "Yes, mistress, my mother said that you must feed your body; have sex, pleasure yourself, as well as workout, and your body will remain as you see it." I turned again to the mirror and said, "Then we better get started feeding my body again," and laughed as I grasped his penis and led him back to the bed. 'I can't wait to show Rhonda the new Mistress Margo,' I thought, 'she was right, sometimes you just have to think outside the box.'