The Mogui's Curse: Mask of Marcus
(AI Generated - For my good friend @malebodysuittf)
The apartment complex I called home was a towering structure of concrete and glass, its seven stories casting long shadows over the courtyard below. My fifth-floor apartment was a cozy one-bedroom, cluttered with books and plants, a sanctuary from the world outside.
Above me, on the sixth floor, lived Marcus, a 24-year-old mechanical engineering student at the local community college. We were the same age, and over the three years Iâd lived here, Iâd nurtured a deep, unspoken crush on him.
Marcus was magnetic, his presence commanding attention without effort. His body was a masterpiece of strength and artistry: broad shoulders, a lean, athletic frame, and well-defined arms covered in intricate tattoos. The ink stretched from his shoulders to his forearms, spilling across his neck and chest, a tapestry of swirling floral patterns, bold script, and mythical creatures that seemed to dance on his fair, smooth skin. His dark brown hair was styled with a side part, swept back to reveal sharp, handsome features, and his gray eyes held a quiet intensity that made my heart race. A thin stubble dusted his upper lip, the faint outline of a mustache adding to his rugged allure.
Marcus was straight, a fact that stung deeply, especially after his breakup with his girlfriend five months ago. Despite that, weâd built a warm friendship. Weâd exchange smiles and small talk in the hallways, and I often babysat his calico cat, Molly, when he traveled. Molly was a beautiful creature, her coat a patchwork of orange, black, and white, her green eyes sharp with intelligence. Marcus adored her like family, and I cherished those moments of connection with him, even if they were platonic.
But everything changed four months ago, on a night that would unravel the fabric of our lives.
It was a Tuesday evening in January, the air crisp and cold. I was sprawled on my couch, a mug of chamomile tea warming my hands, scrolling through my phone when a series of loud thuds echoed from above. The sounds were jarring, like furniture being toppled or a violent struggle unfolding. My heart pounded as the noises intensified, heavy footsteps stomping across Marcusâs floor, followed by a sharp, guttural scream that I recognized as his voice. The scream was cut short, replaced by an eerie silence that sent a chill down my spine. I sat frozen for a moment, my mind racing. Was he hurt? Fighting with someone?
I couldnât just sit there. I grabbed my keys, my hands trembling, and bolted upstairs, taking the steps two at a time.
I knocked on Marcusâs door, my voice shaky as I called out, âMarcus, are you okay? I heard something.âÂ
My ear pressed against the door, straining to hear any sign of life. There was a faint scurrying sound, like something heavy being dragged across the floor, and then Marcusâs voice answered, faint and muffled, as if something was lodged in his throat. âEverythingâs fine. Nothing to worry about.âÂ
The words were distorted, his tone unnatural, and a cold dread settled in my chest. I wanted to push the door open, to see for myself, but I hesitated. âAre you sure?â I asked, my voice small.Â
âYeah, go away,â he replied, sharper this time, the muffled quality of his voice even more pronounced. I lingered for a moment, then reluctantly returned to my apartment, my unease gnawing at me.
From that night on, Marcus was a stranger. The warm, friendly guy Iâd known was gone, replaced by a cold, arrogant version of himself. He stopped greeting me in the hallways, his gray eyes now dark and brooding, avoiding mine with a sneer that didnât fit his handsome face. I once caught him flexing in the elevator mirror, his sleeveless shirt clinging to his tattooed chest, his gaze locking onto mine with a predatory intensity that sent a shiver down my spine.
He started wearing his motorbike gear constantly, the black leather jacket and pants hugging his muscular frame, the scent of gasoline and sweat clinging to him as he went clubbing almost every night. Heâd return in the early hours, drunk and loud, the sounds of him hooking up with women echoing through my ceiling. Their ruthless fucking kept me awake, the headboard slamming against the wall, their moans a cruel reminder of my unrequited feelings.
I complained a few times, knocking on his door with a pounding heart, but heâd just smirk, his crooked smile unnerving, and say, âDeal with it,â before slamming the door in my face.
His behavior grew increasingly erratic. He seemed to forget basic things, like the landlordâs name or the code to the underground garage where he parked his motorbike. Marcus had always loved working on his bike in the courtyard, his tattooed hands smeared with grease, a content smile on his face as he tinkered with the engine. Now, he treated it like a mere tool, riding it without care, the once-cherished machine gathering dust.
The most disturbing change was with Molly. Sheâd always been his shadow, purring in his lap, but now she despised him. Sheâd hiss and scratch his arms, her claws leaving red marks on his smooth skin, and bolt away whenever he tried to hold her. A few days after that strange night, Marcus showed up at my door, Molly in his arms, her body tense.Â
âCan you take care of her for a while?â he asked, his voice flat, his gray eyes avoiding mine. âFamilyâs coming over, and theyâre allergic to cats.â I agreed, and Molly leapt into my arms, her claws digging into my shirt as if desperate to escape him. I watched him walk away, his broad shoulders stiff, and noticed the faint scratches on his forearms, the skin red and irritated.
But months passed, and no family ever arrived. When I asked about it, heâd mutter, âTheyâll be here soon,â his tone dismissive, his eyes darting away. Marcus had always treated Molly like family, so her sudden rejection of him was baffling. She seemed perfectly content with me, curling up on my couch, her purring a comforting sound in the quiet of my apartment. I couldnât understand what had happened between them, but the change in Marcus weighed heavily on me.
The complex grew tense after a gruesome incident in the courtyard. A neighborâs dog, a small terrier named Max, was found butchered one morning, its body torn apart as if by a wild animal. The sight was horrific, the dogâs limbs scattered, its blood staining the grass.Â
An older Chinese lady, Mrs. Chen, who lived on the second floor, screamed in her native language, her voice shrill with terror. âThe mogui is here! Itâs stolen one of our faces!â Her family dragged her away, dismissing her as hysterical, but her words echoed in my mind.
A few days later, I saw her walking the halls with a Taoist monk, his robes rustling as he hung protective charms on the stairways, muttering prayers under his breath. The charms were small, red and gold, inscribed with intricate symbols, and they swayed gently in the breeze.
Marcusâs behavior suddenly shifted again after that. He became jittery, avoiding the stairways, his smooth face slick with cold sweat at all times. At night, Iâd hear faint groans from upstairs, as if he were in agony, the sounds sending chills down my spine.
One evening, I came home from work exhausted, my body aching from a long shift at the coffee shop. I was too tired to take the stairs, so I stepped into the elevator, the fluorescent lights harsh against my tired eyes. Marcus was already inside, his sleeveless shirt clinging to his tattooed chest, his motorbike helmet tucked under his arm. The air was thick with the scent of his sweat, a mix of musk and leather that made my stomach flutter despite my unease.
I tried to make conversation, my voice soft and hesitant. âHey, Marcus, you okay? Youâve seemed off lately.â
He ignored me, his gray eyes fixed on the floor, his body tense. He was sweating profusely, beads of perspiration rolling down his tattooed neck, and he scratched at his arms and chest, his nails leaving red marks on his smooth skin. The elevator jolted to a stop, the lights flickering out in a sudden power outage. Marcus swore under his breath, his voice distorting, breaking into a guttural snarl that didnât sound human.Â
âFuck! Fuck this shit! Iâm gonna kill that bitch,â he muttered, scratching harder, his nails digging into his flesh.
I didn't realize what he meant then, but a cold dread settled in my chest. The power returned after a tense minute, the elevator lurching back to life, and Marcus bolted out, coughing violently. I caught a glimpse of blood on his lips as he rushed to his apartment, leaving the door ajar in his haste.
My worry overpowered my fear, and I quietly followed him, slipping into his apartment with cautious steps. The living room was dim, the air heavy with a metallic scent that made my stomach churn. Marcus was on his hands and knees, his body trembling as if about to vomit.
His head suddenly snapped up, his gray eyes rolling back to reveal white sclera, and he began thrashing on the floor, his movements wild and unnatural. He tore off his shirt, revealing his tattooed chest glistening with sweat, the ink shimmering under the dim light. He kicked off his sweatpants, leaving himself completely naked, his smooth skin stretched taut over his muscular frame. His hands clawed at his flesh, nails raking across his arms, thighs, and chest, leaving angry red trails in their wake.
I stepped forward, my heart pounding, thinking he was having a seizure and needed help. But before I could reach him, he grabbed his own mouth with both hands and pulled. His jaw stretched impossibly wide, the skin of his face stretching like latex, and he yanked it over his head like a hood.Â
My breath caught in my throat as a monstrous creature emerged, its head grotesque with hollow black eyes, a maw of jagged teeth, and a lipless mouth dripping with a viscous, black ooze. It continued to peel Marcusâs skin off, its clawed hands moving with deliberate slowness, savoring the act.
The tattoos rippled as the flesh came free, the skin peeling away in a single, glistening sheet, the sound wet and sickening, like tearing fabric soaked in oil. The creature pulled the skin down Marcusâs broad shoulders, the tattoos stretching and distorting, then down his muscular arms, the ink shimmering as it separated from the body beneath. It tugged the skin off his chest, revealing a grayish, bony torso beneath, the creatureâs ribs protruding like the bars of a cage. The skin came free from his legs last, the fuzzy hair on Marcus's bubble butt catching the light as it crumpled to the floor in a heap, the tattoos vibrant even in its discarded state.
The creature stood, its bony, clawed limbs stretching to nearly seven feet tall, its grayish skin oozing with a sickly sheen. How it had fit inside Marcusâs body defied logic, its massive frame a grotesque mockery of the man Iâd once admired.
I froze, my breath shallow, when a hiss sounded at my feet. Molly had followed me in, her calico fur bristling as she glared at the creature, her green eyes blazing with hatred. The creature turned, its hollow eyes locking onto me, and advanced with heavy, thudding steps, the same sound Iâd heard that night months ago. Molly darted away, her small body disappearing into the shadows, but I was paralyzed, my legs refusing to move.
The creature grabbed my throat with a clawed hand, its grip like iron, and lifted me off the ground, my feet dangling. Its rancid breath, a mix of decay and sulfur, washed over my face, and I gagged, tears streaming down my cheeks.
âYouâll do,â it growled, its voice a deep, distorted rumble that vibrated in my chest.
Before I could scream, it shoved its clawed hand down my throat, its bony fingers wrapping around my tongue. I gagged, my throat burning, my lungs screaming for air as its claws scraped against the inside of my mouth. Tears blurred my vision, my body convulsing as I struggled against its grip. A sickening tug pulled at my core, a searing pain radiating from my throat to my gut, and with a violent yank, the creature drew my entire flesh out through my mouth, peeling me like a fruit. The sensation was indescribable, a ripping, tearing agony as my skin separated from my body, my nerves screaming in protest.
My skin came free in a single, intact piece, the sound a wet, sucking pop, and the creature threw me to the floor, my exposed flesh hitting the carpet with a sickening thud. Blood splattered everywhere, pooling beneath me, my body a quivering mass of raw muscle and sinew, every nerve exposed and burning in the cool air.
I was still conscious, the pain unbearable, my vision swimming as I watched the creature hold up my skin, inspecting it with a predatory gaze. It pulled the mouth of my skin open, its movements slow and deliberate, and stepped inside with a clawed leg, stretching the flesh with a grotesque intimacy.Â
The sight was obscene, the creatureâs massive form shrinking as it climbed into my skin, pulling it on like a wetsuit. It tugged the skin up its bony legs, the flesh stretching impossibly, then over its narrow hips, my own skin molding to its grotesque frame. It pulled the skin over its torso, my arms slipping over its clawed hands, the fingers fitting like a glove. Finally, it tugged my face over its own, the skin snapping into place with a wet smack, and took a deep breath, cracking my shoulders. My own eyes opened, my face grinning with that crooked smile Iâd seen on Marcusâs face for months, a smile that didnât fit.
âThank you for the fresh skin,â it said, its voice a distorted mimicry of mine, the tone slightly off, like a warped recording. âThe old one grew weak from those charms.â It nodded at Marcusâs skin across the room, the tattoos shimmering in the dim light. âNow Iâm strong enough to resist them. Iâll devour the old lady, then come back for you.â
It ran off, my stolen body disappearing down the hall, leaving me to die on the floor.
I lay there, a quivering mass of exposed flesh, the pain a white-hot inferno that consumed every thought. Every movement was torture, the cool air searing my raw nerves, my blood pooling beneath me in a sticky, warm puddle. I was fading, my vision darkening, when I noticed Marcusâs crumpled skin across the room, the tattoos vibrant even in its discarded state.
A primal instinct to survive surged within me, a desperate, animalistic drive that overpowered the pain. I dragged myself across the floor, my exposed flesh scraping against the carpet, leaving a thick trail of blood in my wake. Each movement was agony, my muscles screaming, my vision swimming with black spots, but I reached the pile of Marcusâs skin, collapsing beside it with a shuddering gasp.
I was too weak to pull his mouth open, my trembling hands fumbling with the slick, warm flesh. I turned the skin over, my eyes landing on his bubble butt, perfectly rounded and lightly dusted with fine, fuzzy hair. The cheeks were soft and pliant under my raw fingers, the sensation a sharp contrast to the burning pain of my exposed flesh.
I parted them, revealing his fuzzy entrance, the hole warm and tight as I slipped a finger inside, the creature's magic lingering in the skin somehow allowing it to stretch impossibly.
âOh God, Marcus, I canât believe Iâm doing this,â I whispered, my voice a raw, rasping croak.
I inserted another finger, then my whole hand, then my arm, the hole yielding impossibly as I pulled it wider, the flesh stretching with a wet, elastic sound. I leaned forward, squeezing my head inside, the sensation overwhelming as my raw face pressed against the slick, warm interior.
The inside of Marcusâs skin was a surreal, fleshy cavern, its walls slick and pulsating with residual warmth. The heat was suffocating, Marcusâs musk overwhelming, a heady mix of sweat, leather, and raw masculinity that drowned my senses. Iâd always dreamed of being close to him, smelling his scent on his shirts, but this was beyond imagination, an intimate, perverse invasion of his very essence.
âMarcus, your smell⌠itâs everywhere,â I gasped, my voice muffled inside the skin, the words echoing in the fleshy chamber.
I pushed deeper, my raw flesh scraping against the inner lining, the pain mingling with a perverse thrill as I felt the warmth of his skin envelop me. My arms and legs found their places, slipping into his limbs with a wet squelch, the tattoos rippling as my raw muscles filled them. I pushed my head up through the narrow neck, the passage tight and constricting, until my face popped into place with a soft pop, the skin molding to my features like a second skin.
The skin felt heavy at first, like a wet, oversized towel draped over me, but then it tightened around me, the limbs twisting into alignment with a series of sickening cracks, the face molding to mine with a wet, sucking sound.
Suddenly, I could feel the soft carpet beneath me, the cool air on my face, and the sticky sweat on Marcusâs tattooed chest. I was no longer looking through narrow eye sockets but seeing naturally through his eyes, the world sharp and vivid.
I stood, my center of gravity unfamiliar, Marcusâs muscular frame heavier than my own, my longer limbs awkward as I stumbled to the hallway mirror. My breath caught in my throat at the sight.
Marcus stared back, his dark brown hair swept back, expressions intense and piercing. My own dark eyes shifted before my very gaze, becoming his gray, the color rippling like liquid silver. My teeth whitened and straightened, my tongue thickening in my mouth, tasting of his essence, a faint musk that made my head spin. I spoke, my voice a distorted mix at first, a jarring blend of my own and Marcusâs tones.
âHoly shit⌠Marcus?â I rasped, the sound echoing in my ears. I coughed, clearing my throat, and my voice settled into his deep, smooth timbre, a perfect replica.
âOh my God, I sound like you⌠I-I am you,â I whispered, my hands trembling as I touched my face, my chest, my arms. The skin was warm and smooth under my fingers, the tattoos vibrant against his fair complexion, the ink shimmering as if alive.
âMarcus, your skin⌠itâs so smooth, so warm. I canât believe Iâm wearing you,â I murmured, my voice thick with awe and a perverse thrill.
My hands roamed lower, finding Marcusâs cock, long, curved, and uncircumcised, throbbing painfully with new sensations. Its skin had slotted perfectly over my own, the magic merging us seamlessly, the length and girth unfamiliar but exhilarating.
âFuck, Marcus, your cock⌠itâs so big, so perfect,â I gasped, my fingers brushing against it, the sensation sending a jolt through me.
I squeezed his bubble butt, the fuzzy entrance Iâd used still slick with my blood, and wiped it clean with a nearby towel, the act intimate and surreal. âI came in through here⌠your ass, it was so tight,â I whispered, my voice trembling with a mix of shock and desire.
I lifted his tattooed arms, burying my nose in his armpit, the musk intoxicating, a heady mix of sweat and Marcusâs natural scent that made my new cock throb harder.
âYour smell⌠God, Marcus, itâs driving me insane. Iâm radiating your scent now,â I moaned, my voice muffled against his skin, the hair tickling my nose. The thought that this scent came from the skin I now wore, that I was enveloped in Marcusâs very essence, sent a wave of heat through me, my arousal mingling with the shock of my new reality.Â
I might have indulged right then, but a shriek from the courtyard snapped me out of it, the sound piercing the haze of my transformation.
I pulled on Marcusâs discarded shirt and sweatpants, the fabric fitting perfectly, sending a pleasurable thrill through me as I felt the clothes hug my new body. The shirt clung to his tattooed chest, the sweatpants molding to his muscular thighs, and I shivered at the sensation of wearing his clothes, of wearing him.
âThese are yours, Marcus⌠and now they fit me just perfect,â I murmured, my voice still laced with disbelief as I ran my hands over the fabric. Yet I hurried downstairs, my longer limbs awkward but exhilarating, each step a reminder of the body I now inhabited.
In the courtyard, a horrific scene unfolded. The monk lay dead, his neck torn open, blood pooling beneath him in a crimson stain. Across the lawn, Mrs. Chen was surrounded by family and a security guard, a deep gash across her face and eye, her screams echoing through the night.Â
Beside her lay my stolen body, a wooden stake from the garden piercing its mouth, the creature inside unable to escape, its stolen flesh succumbing to the injury. Molly emerged from the shadows, her calico fur bristling as she clawed viciously at the creatureâs face, her spite palpable, her green eyes blazing with fury. Sirens wailed in the distance as the chaos settled, the courtyard a tableau of violence and retribution.
I later learned from library books that the creature was called a Mogui, a Chinese skin-stealing ghoul that devoured humans and wore their skins to blend in. They were rare in the modern world, a relic of ancient folklore, and Iâd narrowly survived its deception, though not completely unscathedâŚ
That evening, I returned to Marcusâs apartment, my new body aching but alive, the weight of my transformation settling into my bones. I drew a long, hot bath, the steam rising in thick clouds as I stripped off his clothes, my eyes lingering on his tattooed skin in the bathroom mirror. The tattoos snaked across his chest and arms, the ink vibrant against his fair skin, a testament to the man I was wearing. I sank into the water, the heat soothing my raw nerves, the water lapping at Marcusâs smooth, fair skin, the sensation heightened by the warmth.
I ran my hands over his chest, the tattoos glistening under the water, the skin soft and warm under my touch.
âMarcus, your skin⌠itâs so perfect, so smooth,â I murmured, my voice echoing in the tiled bathroom, the sound of his deep timbre still startling me.
I kept calling it Marcusâs skin, even though I wore it as my own, the thought sending a shiver through me, a perverse intimacy that made my cock throb. My hands found his cock, long and thick, the foreskin sliding back as I gripped it with both hands, the sensation electric.Â
âFuck, Marcus, your cock feels so good⌠I canât believe Iâm touching it, feeling itâŚâ I gasped, my voice thick with lust as I thrust slowly at first, the foamy water splashing with each movement.
I slipped a finger into his fuzzy ass, the warmth and tightness driving me wild, the thought of Marcusâs sizzling flesh wrapped impossibly tight around me overwhelming.Â
âIâm inside you, Marcus⌠your ass, your skin, Iâm wearing you like a fucking suit,â I moaned, my voice trembling with a mix of shock and ecstasy, the sensation of his body enveloping me and pushing me closer to the edge. His sweat and musk seemed to ooze from the pores of his skin, mingling with the steam, and I thrust harder, my back arching, the water sloshing over the tubâs edge.
âGod, Marcus, I can smell you⌠Iâm sweating your sweat, oozing your musk⌠this is insane,â I groaned, my voice rising as the pleasure built, my tattooed chest heaving with each breath.
I exploded, a massive load shooting across the bath, splattering his tattooed chest, some strings hitting my new face, the sensation of his cum erupting from his cock a perverse thrill.Â
âFuuuck, Marcus, Iâm shooting your cum⌠your skin feels so fucking good around me!â I almost screamed, my voice echoing off the walls, my orgasm shuddering through me, wave after wave of pleasure mingling with the shock of my new reality. I licked my lips, tasting the cum, its flavor unfamiliar, musky, and raw, a stark contrast to my own.Â
âIs this what you taste like, Marcus? Did the mogui make me you inside and out?â I whispered, my voice trembling as I wondered if the creatureâs magic had transformed my insides into a perfect copy of his, or if my flesh had merged completely with his skin, erasing any distinction between us.
I washed off, the water swirling with soap and cum, and stepped out of the tub, drying myself with a towel, the fabric gliding over Marcusâs smooth skin. In the mirror, I gave myself an awkward smile with his face, flexing his bulging biceps, the tattoos rippling with the movement.Â
âOh, Marcus⌠your perfect skin is mine now, and I honestly donât know if I ever want to give it back,â I murmured, my voice still laced with disbelief as I took one more whiff of his armpit, the musk still there despite the bath, a testament to his raw masculinity.
I wondered what had happened to the real Marcus, if heâd been devoured, and if Iâd be stuck in his skin forever, a thought that filled me with both dread and a strange, perverse excitement.
A few days later, Mollyâs meowing drew me to a loose floorboard in Marcusâs closet, a foul smell emanating from it, a mix of decay and something sickly sweet. I pried it open with trembling hands, expecting the worst, and found the small, decayed flesh of an animal, possibly a cat. Realization hit me like a freight train, a cold dread settling in my chest. I turned to Molly, my voice trembling with disbelief.Â
âMarcus? Is that you in there?â I whispered, my gray eyes wide with shock and disbelief.
She looked at me with sad, forlorn eyes, then rubbed her calico fur against my leg, purring softly, her touch a confirmation of the horrific truth. It didnât make sense, but somehow, the mogui had ripped Marcus from his skin and forced his flesh into Mollyâs female cat body, perhaps to store him for later consumption, a cruel and twisted fate.
I scooped her up, my tattooed arms wrapping around her small body, scratching her neck as she purred against me.Â
âOh, Marcus⌠how did this happen to you? Trapped in your own cat⌠Iâm so sorry,â I murmured, my voice cracking with emotion as I held her close.Â
I stared into the hallway mirror, Marcus and Molly gazing back, the tattooed hunk and his intelligent calico cat, both of us displaced in our new skins. To the outside world, we were just as weâd always been, but beneath the surface, our lives had been irrevocably altered by the moguiâs cruel flesh magic.
I pressed my forehead to Mollyâs, my gray eyes meeting her green ones, and whispered, âWeâll figure this out, Marcus. Together.âÂ
The mirror reflected our new reality, a strange, intimate bond forged in the aftermath of horror, our fates intertwined in ways I could never have imagined.
The End of The Mogui's Curse...?
