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[Mini Story] The Whisper of Elysian Springs

Published: October 14th 2024, 4:56:16 am

Hey friends, sorry for the late posts. I had to travel to my home town and didn't had access to my content. I'm back now and I'm ready to publish all the content I had planned for this past weekend. Let's begin with a patreon suggested story. Thank you so much for the idea! I think there's a lot of potential, so if you have a story idea for these mysterious waters, let me know! Who would you like to see get in these magical hot springs?

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The Whisper of Elysian Springs

"Are we there yet?" Madison groaned from the backseat, her sarcasm palpable even through her yawn.

Kyara, ever the bubbly one, twisted around in the passenger seat with a grin. "C'mon, Mads! Where's your sense of adventure? We're almost there, right, Leah?"

Leah, focused on navigating the winding forest road, nodded slightly. "Yeah, should be another 20 minutes or so, according to the GPS." Her voice was soft but steady, comfortable in the presence of her two best friends.

The three girls had been driving for hours, their small car packed to the brim with camping gear. The promise of a secluded hot spring deep in the snowy wilderness had been too tempting to resist, especially with their university's winter break stretching before them.

Madison pressed her face against the window, watching the snow-laden pines whiz by. "I still can't believe we're doing this. Camping. In winter. We could be at a nice, warm beach right now."

"Oh, stop being such a grump," Kyara laughed, reaching back to playfully swat at Madison's knee. "This is going to be amazing! Just think about it - a steamy hot spring all to ourselves, surrounded by pristine snow. It's like something out of a movie!"

Leah smiled softly, her eyes still on the road. "It does sound pretty magical when you put it like that, Ky."

As they rounded another bend, a small clearing came into view. Leah slowed the car, peering through the windshield. "I think this is it, guys. The coordinates match."

Kyara let out an excited squeal, already unbuckling her seatbelt before the car had fully stopped. "Last one out has to set up the tent!" she called, flinging open her door and leaping out into the knee-deep snow.

Madison rolled her eyes but couldn't suppress a grin. "Better get moving then, Leah. I'm not about to lose to Miss Energizer Bunny out there."

Leah chuckled, turning off the engine. "I guess we're setting up the tent together then, Mads."

The next hour was a flurry of activity as the three friends set up their campsite. Despite her initial reluctance, Madison threw herself into the work, her competitive nature winning out. Kyara flitted from task to task, her enthusiasm infectious. Leah, ever the planner, directed their efforts, ensuring everything was set up properly for their weekend stay.

As the sun began to dip below the treeline, casting long shadows across their little clearing, Madison flopped down onto a fallen log they'd cleared of snow. "Okay, I'll admit it. This is pretty cool."

Kyara, in the process of unrolling their sleeping bags inside the tent, poked her head out with a triumphant grin. "See? I told you! And we haven't even gotten to the best part yet."

Leah emerged from behind the car, her arms full of firewood. "Speaking of which, should we check out the hot spring before it gets too dark? We can get the fire going when we get back."

Madison perked up at this, rising from her log. "Now you're talking. I'm dying to warm up after all this manual labor."

"Race you there!" Kyara shouted, already taking off towards the steamy glow visible through the trees.

Madison and Leah exchanged a look, both shaking their heads fondly at their friend's antics. "Shall we?" Leah asked, gesturing towards the path.

"After you," Madison replied with a mock bow.

As they approached the hot spring, they could hear Kyara's delighted laughter echoing through the trees. Rounding a final bend, they found themselves in a small, secluded glade. Steam rose in lazy swirls from a series of interconnected pools, the water a tantalizing, crystal-clear blue.

Kyara was already down to her swimsuit, dipping a toe tentatively into the nearest pool. "Oh my god, guys, it's perfect!" she exclaimed, sliding in with a contented sigh.

Madison and Leah quickly shed their outer layers, the promise of warmth too tempting to resist. As they eased themselves into the water, twin sighs of pleasure escaped their lips.

"Okay, this was totally worth the drive," Madison admitted, sinking down until the water lapped at her chin.

Leah nodded in agreement, her typically reserved demeanor melting away in the soothing warmth. "It's incredible. I've never felt anything quite like it."

For a while, they simply basked in the heat, letting the mineral-rich water ease the aches from their long drive and campsite setup. The only sounds were the gentle lapping of water and the occasional contented murmur.

As the sky darkened to a deep indigo, Madison stirred. "We should probably head back soon. I'm starving, and we still need to get that fire going."

Kyara pouted but nodded. "Yeah, I guess you're right. Leah, you coming?"

But Leah, who had drifted to a slightly separate pool, didn't respond. Her head was tilted back against the rocky edge, eyes closed peacefully.

"Looks like someone's really relaxed," Madison chuckled. "Come on, let's get out. We can wake her in a minute."

As Madison and Kyara climbed out of the spring, they didn't notice the faint, otherworldly glow that seemed to pulse beneath the water's surface where Leah floated, oblivious to the world around her. Little did they know, their peaceful camping trip was about to take an unexpected turn, one that would change their lives in ways they could never have imagined.

As Madison and Kyara made their way back to the campsite, a peculiar sensation began to creep over them. Madison rolled her shoulders, frowning slightly.

"Is it just me, or do you feel... different?" she asked, glancing at Kyara.

Kyara nodded, a puzzled expression on her face. "Yeah, I feel... I don't know, energized? Like I could run a marathon or something."

They reached the clearing and set about gathering kindling for the fire. As Madison bent to arrange the wood, she paused, staring at her arms. "Uh, Kyara? Does anything look... off to you?"

Kyara turned, her eyes widening as she took in her friend. Madison's arms, always toned from her regular gym sessions, now sported clearly defined muscles. Her biceps bulged slightly as she moved, the kind of definition usually seen on dedicated bodybuilders.

"Holy crap, Mads! You're ripped!" Kyara exclaimed, moving closer to examine her friend's new physique.

Madison flexed experimentally, watching in fascination as her muscles rippled beneath her skin. "This is insane. I mean, I work out, but this is... wait a second." She looked up at Kyara, her eyes narrowing. "Stand up straight for a second."

Kyara obliged, and both girls gasped. Kyara, who had always been the shortest of the three, now stood a good two inches taller than Madison.

"No way," Kyara breathed, reaching up to touch the top of her head as if to confirm her new height. "How is this possible?"

Madison shook her head in disbelief. "I have no idea. But I think we need to do a proper comparison."

They quickly got the fire going and set some water to boil for their instant noodles. As the water heated, they stood back to back, using the side of the car as a makeshift measuring stick.

"Okay, this is wild," Madison said, marking their heights with a piece of chalk. "Kyara, you've grown at least three inches. You've got to be, what, 5'9" now?"

Kyara twirled around, a giddy laugh escaping her. "This is amazing! I've always wanted to be taller!" She paused, looking Madison up and down. "But you, Mads... you look like you've been hitting the gym non-stop for months."

Madison flexed again, marveling at the way her muscles moved. Her t-shirt, which had fit comfortably before, now strained across her chest and shoulders. She lifted the hem, revealing a set of abs that would make a fitness model jealous.

"I mean, I'm not complaining," Madison grinned, poking at her new six-pack. "But how the hell did this happen?"

As they continued to examine their changes, the water began to boil. They quickly prepared their noodles, the physical changes momentarily forgotten in the face of their growing hunger.

As they sat around the fire, slurping their noodles, Kyara suddenly sat bolt upright. "The hot spring!" she exclaimed, nearly dropping her bowl. "It has to be the hot spring, right? I mean, what else could it be?"

Madison's eyes widened in realization. "Of course! That water did feel weird. But if that's true..." Her voice trailed off as they both came to the same conclusion.

"Leah!" they shouted in unison, scrambling to their feet.

"Oh my god, she's still in there!" Kyara gasped, already starting towards the path.

Madison grabbed her arm, holding her back. "Wait, wait. Think about it. If we changed this much in what, 15 minutes? And Leah's been in there this whole time..."

They looked at each other, a mix of excitement and apprehension on their faces. Without another word, they took off running towards the hot spring, their half-eaten noodles forgotten by the fire. As they raced through the snowy forest, both girls couldn't help but wonder: if this was what had happened to them after such a short time, what changes awaited their friend who had been soaking in the mysterious waters all this time?

Madison and Kyara burst through the treeline, their breath coming in short, steamy puffs in the cold night air. They skidded to a halt at the edge of the hot spring, their eyes wide with anticipation and a touch of fear.

The scene that greeted them was beyond anything they could have imagined.

The water's surface was churning, steam rising in thick clouds. And there, emerging from the largest pool like some mythical goddess, was Leah. Or rather, what Leah had become.

As she rose from the water, her dark hair cascading down her transformed body, both Madison and Kyara felt their jaws drop. Leah towered over the hot spring, her head nearly brushing the lower branches of the surrounding pines. She had to be at least 8 feet tall, maybe even taller.

But it wasn't just her height that was shocking. Leah's body had undergone a complete metamorphosis. Her once-slender frame was now a mass of rippling, perfectly defined muscle. As she stepped out of the water, they could see the last vestiges of her transformation taking place.

Leah's shoulders, already impressively broad, seemed to expand even further. The muscles of her deltoids swelled visibly, creating boulder-like caps that gave her upper body a V-taper that would put any professional bodybuilder to shame. Her traps rose up, thick and powerful, connecting her neck to her shoulders in a way that exuded raw strength.

Her arms were a sight to behold. As she reached for a nearby towel, her biceps flexed and bulged, growing to the size of ripe melons. The triceps at the back of her arms were equally impressive, horseshoe-shaped and rock-hard. Even relaxed, her arms were thicker than Madison's thighs had been before their own transformations.

Speaking of thighs, Leah's legs were massive columns of pure muscle. Each stride as she moved away from the spring caused her quadriceps to bunch and flex, the individual muscle heads clearly visible beneath her skin. Her calves were like carved granite, each step making them pop and flex in a mesmerizing display of power.

As Leah turned slightly, reaching for another towel, her back came into view. It was a topographic map of muscular development, each muscle group clearly defined. Her lats flared out dramatically, giving her a cobra-like appearance from behind. The Christmas tree-like definition of her lower back was clearly visible, leading down to a pair of glutes that looked like they could crack walnuts.

Despite the addition of all this muscle mass, Leah's waist remained relatively narrow, accentuating the incredible V-taper of her upper body and the flare of her powerful hips. Her abdominals were a clear eight-pack, each muscle standing out in sharp relief, creating deep valleys between each defined block.

Leah seemed to finally notice her friends standing there, slack-jawed and wide-eyed. With a casualness that belied her incredible transformation, she attempted to wrap one of the towels around herself. It was a futile effort; the towel that would have once easily wrapped around her entire body now barely covered her from chest to upper thigh.

"What's up, girls?" Leah asked, her voice deeper and richer than before, but still undeniably hers. She looked down at her friends - way down - with a mix of amusement and confusion. "Is food ready?"

Madison and Kyara exchanged glances, a myriad of emotions flashing across their faces: shock, awe, excitement, and a growing curiosity.

"Leah," Kyara finally managed to squeak out. "You're... you're..."

"Huge," Madison finished, her eyes still roving over Leah's transformed physique.

Leah looked down at herself, seeming to really take in her changes for the first time. She flexed an arm experimentally, watching as her bicep swelled to an even more incredible size. "Huh," she said, a slow smile spreading across her face. "I guess I am."

There was a moment of stunned silence before all three burst into laughter, the absurdity of the situation finally hitting them.

As their laughter died down, Kyara's eyes darted back to the still-steaming hot spring, a gleam of excitement in her eyes. "So," she said slowly, a grin spreading across her face. "Who's up for another dip?"

Madison's eyes widened, a matching grin appearing. "Oh, hell yes."

They both turned to Leah, who was still standing there, towering over them, her new muscles gleaming in the moonlight. She looked from her friends to the hot spring and back, a slow smile spreading across her face.

"Well," Leah said, her new voice rumbling with amusement and a hint of anticipation. "I suppose a little more couldn't hurt."

As the three friends moved towards the hot spring, the air was thick with excitement and the promise of further transformations. The night was still young, and who knew what other changes awaited them in the mysterious, steaming waters? One thing was certain: their camping trip had taken a turn none of them could have ever anticipated, and they were all eager to see where this transformation would lead them next.