And the winner is...

Eric winced as he watched the screen. Nearly everyone had escaped, only Valerie and Alexandra remained. Currently Valerie had been transformed into a cow and the Mage was milking her. That was after being a Mermaid, a Swan, a chicken and a 20 foot tall giant. If it was possible to read a cow's expression, she was miserable.

Alexandra had been taken to a public square and placed in a pillory. The Constables had announced she would be freed in one hour and allowed the crowd to pelt her with eggs. Historically the pillory had been banned by the late 19th century, and criminals would have been pelted with much worse than eggs, but Isla cared little for historical accuracy, she just wanted to see Alexandra's tits hanging down and her covered in eggs.

Finally Alexandra was released. They had thrown away her heels so she slowly crawled to the scenario exit.

"What do you think Eric? Doesn't she look hot, crawling, naked, soaked?" Isla teased.

"You're really sick, you know that Isla? I actually thought this challenge wasn't so bad until these two got caught."

"Oh pish, posh, don't be such a baby. It's magic, don't worry Alexandra didn't get hurt at all, and will be totally fine once she walks through the door. Valerie may be a cow right now, but again she'll be back to normal soon. Oh look, right now see? All better."

As Eric looked back to the screen he saw she was right. Valerie was human again. Naked still, but human. She took a moment to compose herself and then ran across the drawbridge as fast as she could.

As Valerie crossed the bridge all four doors opened and the girls came running out. Isla had given them all back the clothes they were wearing when they first entered the stadium.

"Welcome back dears. What a performance! Eric was hanging off the edge of his seat!

As for myself, wow the amount of skin you all showed had me hot and bothered. Marcos, I could rewatch the fight over and over again, watching you cum like that, divine. And Alexandra, you know there is a pillory in Eric's suite if you ever want to recreate that scene, I know I do!

Anyway I'm sure you are all dying to find out the standing, but first I'm going to reveal the results of the Best Girl poll. Yes, let's reveal how much the audience loves you before letting you know if you're getting a reward or a severe transformation. Let you stew about it for a minute." Isla pointed to the screen in front of Eric. It changed to display a title of Best Girl with numbers down the side. From nowhere, and everywhere the sound of a drumroll began.

"We have a new best girl. From zero to hero, it's Beatriz!" Isla clapped and the drumroll ended in a flourish and the screen revealed Beatriz name on top.

"Really? They actually like me?" Beatriz asked.

"Maybe? Who knows. Maybe I was right about recency bias, or they just liked watching you fuck. Anyway, congratulations my dear. Not only do you win the top prize, but you get a special bonus for having the highest rise in score. I'll let you know your prize in a little bit, but first let's see the rest of the list."

Beatriz (+7). 4000 BP

Jenny (-1). 3000 BP

Yaz (-2). 2000 BP

Marcos (+2) 1000 BP

Alexandra (-1). 0 BP

Sarah (-3). 0 BP

Valerie (-2). 0 BP

Stephanie (-1) 0 BP

"Jenny and Yaz, still popular as ever. Jenny you only lost to Beatriz by a single point. Marcos, not quite the rise that Beatriz got but good job winning over some new fans. Sarah, you lost the most popularity and will get your own special treat for that. Stephanie you have to do something to redeem yourself, you didn't get zero votes, but pretty close." Isla clapped and the screen changed again. This time it said Escape Times.

"Ok so how do you think you all did? Marcos already knows, he sure sat there long enough. Any guesses for the winner? No? Well let me just tell you then. Congrats to Yaz and Stephanie." Isla clapped and the screen revealed the times.

Yaz 46:32

Stephanie 46:33

Jenny 58:41

Beatriz 1:07:03

Sarah 1:10:53

Alexandra 2:01:30

Valerie 2:02:21

Marcos 4:00:20

"Wow what a show. Yaz and Stephanie had amazing teamwork and sailed through their challenge. Jenny wasted a bunch of time naked, but still managed to get third. Beatriz fought her old beau and walked away quickly, but Marcos stayed behind. Sarah and Valerie got caught, but Valerie lost the toss up and stayed behind. Alexandra might have made it with Jenny, but she had a date with the law after all.

The top half will earn VP, the bottom loses it." Isla pointed to the board and the scores went up.

Yaz +10 VP

Stephanie +8VP

Jenny +6 VP

Beatriz +4VP

Sarah -4VP

Alexandra -6VP

Valerie -8VP

Marcos -10 VP

"And now we'll total it up and arrange for the new scores"

Beatriz (40)

Yaz (32)

Marcos (16)

Jenny (12)

Stephanie (9)

Sarah (8)

Alexandra (6)

Valerie (-1)

"Beatriz and Yaz with strong leads, but don't start planning your wish just yet, lots of games yet to play. Stephanie is somehow middle of the pack even as the Master, the audience, and pretty much everybody hates her. Valerie once again on the cusp of elimination. Are you going to give up? Or can you find your way back into the Master's heart?

Now we come to the really fun part. Transformations!

Yaz you're up first. As the winner, yours are all intended to be helpful."

Total Recall - As Eric's intern it is her job to know just how he likes things. Yaz will gain knowledge of exactly what Eric likes. How he likes his coffee, how he prefers memos written, and how he likes his dick sucked. All important information for a young intern on the rise (Intern)

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A.M.A. - As the oldest in the group (even if she can't recall) she has a lot of wisdom to impart on the others. The others will take her advice on anything related to Eric very seriously, and will seek her out when they are feeling conflicted (Senior)

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Fan Shop - As a certified member of the Disney Fan club, she will get access to a special store. She can purchase Disney Princess costumes and accessories for steep discounts. (Fan girl)

https://strawpoll.com/jVyG8DEwzn7

"What do you think Yaz, what do you want?"

"Hmm, tough call. All three sound great, but I'd go with #1."

"Eric, what about you? You want someone else to bring you coffee when the show is over?"

Eric thought about Three, he really didn't want her replaced. Is that what one would do? He didn't think so, but didn't want conflict with Yaz and Three either. "The last one." It was a pretty benign choice. She could cosplay if she wanted, or do nothing with it.

"Well let's see what the audience wants. Now Stephanie. This is very interesting. The audience truly, and I mean truly, hates you. If you got eliminated they would be thrilled, but here you are with a reward transformation. It feels like a slap in the face to the audience, but rules are rules. Not that I wouldn't twist them as far as I can…anyway here you go."

Takes one to know one - A formerly expert liar, Stephanie knows when others aren't telling the truth. Whenever anybody lies in her presence, she will feel a strong twist of her nipples to let her know about the lie (Liar)

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I'm so sorry - She really is sorry, but actions speak louder than words. When others are angry with her they will feel compelled to let her know and suggest how she might make amends. She will feel an equally strong desire to complete the assigned task. If she does, the other person will begin to feel better about her (Cheater)

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Oral Enthusiast - Eric and Stephanie have already fucked so much she's going to have trouble getting points. So she's going to have to convince the others to help her. Stephanie won't get repeat performance penalties when doing the same activities with different women (Poly)

https://strawpoll.com/6QnMOrWN7Ze

"What do you think Steph?"

"It's Stephanie, and I want the third one."

"Of course you do, Steffie, now Eric, what do you think?"

"The first one."

"Perfect. Wouldn't it be fun to throw her lies back in her face and watch her squirm as her nipples are twisted over and over? That's what you are thinking isn't it?

Anyway, now we have Jenny. You know Jenny, you essentially ran around naked for nothing. If the train had pulled into the station the Constables would have ignored you and you would have received the exact same place in the standing. Maybe you just like being naked? No, don't answer, maybe that's for a future transformation. Now your transformation isn't a reward, but in my expert opinion these are pretty mild"

A brand new look -> Jenny might not fit in on the runways of Milan anymore. She will get a new start modeling for Isla's fetish factory. She will be **** to work part time modeling clothes and accessories around the ship. She will be able to purchase anything she models at a discount and get commission if anyone buys something she demonstrates (Model)

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World of technicolour - Jenny's hair is short and black, just like billions of others. Now her hair will grow until it reaches her ass and will be impossible to cut. Her colour will also change to common hair colours found in popular anime. She won't be able to dye it, and the colours will change on their own randomly while she sleeps (Waifu)

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I'm not Japanese, I'm Canadian! - Jenny likes to tell people she's not actually Japanese, just of Japanese descent. This will rewrite her history so she was born in Tokyo before immigrating to Canada as a teenager. Comes with fluency in Japanese and a slight accent. Will retain both sets of memories with both sets feeling real (Canadian)

https://strawpoll.com/QrgebkDNbZp

"What strikes your fancy Jenny?" Isla asked.

"Hair. Definitely hair. How could you say rewriting my whole identity isn't a harsh transformation?" Jenny could live with long hair, not that big of a deal. She really didn't want to have to model for Isla, and really, really didn't want to rewrite her history.

"Well I'm letting you keep all your current memories, that's pretty generous don't you think? Eric, do you agree?"

"Of course not. Rewriting her past is a major transformation. Give her the hair."

"Boring. Oh well." She turned to face Beatriz. "Beatriz, Beatriz, Beatriz. You present a problem for me. I had such great ideas for you. Nasty, wonderful ideas. The audience had you dead last, and I was sure Marcos would drag you down with him, but you managed to charm the audience and come in 4th in this competition. I can't exactly give you those transformations anymore can I?"

Bi-Bi Beatriz - Beatriz will become bisexual so she can stay with Marcos and the Master. (Steadfast)

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Bye-Bye Beatriz - Beatriz may just be coming to terms accepting her own body. Oh well, she'll get a completely new body. In fact the body of Camila Escribens, aka Miss Peru 2023. She no longer gets to say she's unattractive when she's won an award for her beauty. This is a physical transformation only, except that those outside the show won't be surprised by her new appearance (Runaway)

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Buy-Buy Beatriz - A young woman dating a much older man always gives the idea that she's a gold digger. It was never true for Beatriz, until now. Beatriz now has a price, and anyone can increase their relationship with her by spending a little BP. She'll love to be showered with gifts, the more expensive, the better. (Sugar baby)

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You wouldn't like me when I'm angry - a bonus 4th option. The audience really seemed to like you as a green skinned warrior so let's make it permanent. In addition to making her skin tone permanent Beatriz will get a boost to her height, muscles, and just for fun, her breasts. (She-Hulk)

https://strawpoll.com/DwyoD9K1onA

"What do you think Beatriz? A whole new body and whole new identity?"

"What? These are awful. I thought you said this wasn't harsh?"

"What? It's not. One gets you in the sack with Marcos, one makes you incredibly beautiful, and one makes people shower you with gifts and one makes you a shoe in for a gold medal in weightlifting. If you think those are awful, you should see what I had planned for you originally."

"Well, but then I won't be me anymore…" Beatriz trailed off. She wondered about the first option. It might solve things with Marcos, but she hated the idea of messing with her mind. She wasn't gay, and to change that, it just felt wrong. Even to stay with Marcos. She was afraid to say that though, she didn't want to hurt his feelings.

"That's a question for the philosophers my dear, what about you Eric. You want another model in your Harem?"

"I guess the bisexual one. I don't want to mess with her mind, but it might help her and Marcos."

"I see. And then you might get to watch more lesbian sex right? No need to answer, I get it. Sarah, you get an extra special list of choices. Here you go."

Master may I? - Sarah will not be able to orgasm unless she asks for and receives permission (Submissive)

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In your dreams - Sarah had the Master's dream body, but dreams can change. Whenever the Master had a sex dream involving someone else, Sarah will wake up to find herself identical to that person (Dream Girl)

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BTGG - Sarah has been experimenting with styles to distinguish herself from Stephanie. Unfortunately the audience might have liked her choices too much. She'll only be able to wear goth style makeup and clothes. (Goth)

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Emotive hair - Sarah's been having a hard time expressing herself lately. Now her hair will help her out by letting everyone know how she's feeling. A few examples, black means Sarah is sad, orange means she's frustrated, and pink means she's horny so go help her out! (Quiet)

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I'll have what she's having - Looking exactly like another contestant isn't enough anymore, she needs to feel like them too. Sarah will copy a random transformation from anyone she touches. Don't worry Sarah, only one transformation at a time, with a 4 hour cooldown, and no memory adjustments. (Copycat)

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I wonder what it tastes like - Sarah had spent lots of time sucking on dildos, but never a real cock. She'll find herself becoming extremely curious about what that would be like. This doesn't mean she's attracted to men, just a scientific curiosity about fellatio (Lesbian)

https://strawpoll.com/kjn18No7xyQ

"Surprised to see so many options? Well I told you I'd let you know what your special treat for the biggest loser in the poll was, and here it is: You're getting two transformations! Your poll will be a ranked choice and you get top too. How exciting. Which two can you see yourself with?

Sarah was shocked. "That's not fair. Two? I wasn't in last or anything."

"Don't care. This show isn't about fair. Go on, pick."

"Fine. The goth, and the hair. How would that even work though?"

"What, a Goth can have whatever colour she wants. Don't worry about that. Well the audience did seem to like you as a Goth. Then again there have been a lot of goth transformation options on other seasons lately, I bet the audience is itching for a change. My vote is for the first one, and well, any other. What's the big deal, you just have to ask permission. It's easy. Oh, oh no. I forgot, you can't even ask for permission without permission. My, my, that would be quite unfortunate. Ok next is Alexandra. Here you go."

Et tu, tutu? -Alexandra always wanted to be a ballerina, until she grew boobs and took up another kind of dancing. She'll gain the incredible fitness and flexibility of a professional dancer, but any clothes she wears will morph into ballet appropriate attire (Ballerina)

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Under arrest - Alexandra has been caught stealing a few times, but she's getting pretty used to her punishment. Now she'll sport a nice shiny pair of handcuffs as a permanent reminder of her crimes. The Master will have a key, in case he wants to switch things up, but she will feel pain increasing in intensity the longer she is uncuffed. Despite being solid steel no matter what cuffs she wears they will always be comfortable and never harm her skin (Thief)

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Chasing that high - Alexandra has always been a thrill seeker. She tried to find it by travelling the world on the arms of rich men, by stealing, by fucking, with recreational ****, but she always needed more. Now she'll find the high she really needs can only be found in the Master. She won't feel any sexual pleasure unless it is from the Master and will find herself craving his touch (Thrill seeker)

https://strawpoll.com/w4nWrMQaJyA

"Well what do you think of your options?"

"The ballerina. I could live with that."

"I thought you'd say that. Eric do you agree? Don't worry, I know you really want the other ones. I won't make you say it. Next up is Valerie, our little test subject."

The little mermaid - Valerie spent some time as a Mermaid during this challenge, and she does have red hair like a certain famous example. Now she'll be the princess of her dreams. When she's in land, she'll have no voice, when she's in the water, she'll grow a tail and breathe underwater. She can transition between her forms by going in or out of water, but if she spends too long on land she'll dry out and require urgent assistance. (Mermaid)

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A new shade - Valerie has always had the best and latest make-up, and her newest acquisition made quite a splash. Now it's permanent. Her lips will always be the perfect shade of red. Fair warning, the stimulating effect on the Master wears off when he isn't exposed to it, the effects on Valerie will never fade (Rich Girl)

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Yes Mistress - Valerie wanted to be harem queen, but is languishing at the bottom, unable to resist the commands of her betters. Now she'll be unable to remember the name of anyone above her in the rankings, only able to call them Mistress. She'll also find obeying orders from those above her to be extremely arousing (Harem Queen)

https://strawpoll.com/BDyNEr7lOZR

"These are interesting aren't they Valerie. Ready to embrace a whole new you?"

"I'd take yes Mistress. Once I'm back on top it won't matter."

"Back on top? No, you've never been on top. What about you Eric, that one doesn't really affect you. Wouldn't you prefer a happy little cocksucker? Or maybe you've always wanted a pet fish?"

"I don't know. They are all bad. The Mistress one, as Valerie said."

"Hmm, sure. Well now it's last but not least Marcos. You could have been right up there with Beatriz but decided to sacrifice yourself. Why? You didn't even know who you were helping?"

"I would have done it for any of them." He defended his decision.

"Whatever. Here's your options."

Roll for initiative - Marcos doesn't just love video games, he's a fan of D&D also. Every morning when he wakes up he will roll to determine how many hours Mali takes over. Mali will believe she is the original personality and Marcos is the transformation and can't be convinced otherwise. 1d6 + 1 per person ahead in standings. The two will no longer share memories. (Born again)

Oh ya, wanna bet? - Marcos is very competitive. He will now agree to any competition for any relatively even stakes. Both the winner and the loser will be **** to uphold their terms of the bargain. Bets only work when made by others, Marcos cannot initiate a bet (Competitive)

Now streaming - A week as an E-girl and not a single stream? Not anymore. He will have to perform one livestream per day and generate sufficient interest from the audience. If he fails to capture their attention they can suggest punishments to improve his ratings. Fans can give suggestions for activities for him to livestream for BP and he will experience compulsion to try them (E-Girl)

https://strawpoll.com/NPgxELKl4Z2

"So Marcos, ready to let Mali drive? Would you rather take a gamble?" Isla asked him.

"What does it mean by even stakes exactly?"

"Oh well someone could bet your PS5 against $400, but not against a single fry. The deal has to be somewhat fair. The competition though, well someone could challenge you to a dunk contest and you'd agree. And now we come to the final transformation. Eric, all yours are very special because they are all temporary this week. They will all expire the day of the next competition."

It's my money! - Eric won't be able to get help spending his BP this week. The girls won't be able to see anything on the tablet, and if he tells them about options they won't be able to hear it. (Rich)

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A mile in her shoes - Eric likes to pretend to be sympathetic to his girls, but is he really? Now on their day each girl must swap bodies with him for 4 hours of her choosing (Empath)

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Uphold the law - As a lawyer Eric has always tried to uphold the law. Now he gets to make it. Every morning he will be presented with options for a new law to govern life in the ship and will have to pick one. The law will expire when he chooses the next one, or when the next competition starts. The girls will be **** to obey this new law. (Lawyer)

https://strawpoll.com/NoZr39Kapy3

"What don't you want? Ever wanted to trade places with these lovely ladies?"

"The first one obviously." Eric said.

"Of course, boring. Oh and just so you know, Three might not technically be one of your girls *yet*, but she won't be able to help either, if the audience picks that.

Now we are almost done, we just need to decide a few more things. Beatriz your prize for highest jump in popularity is this, you get to pick new roommates for everyone and the order of dates. Just two rules, roommates can't be the same as this week, and they can't be your partner from the competition."

"Really? How is that a reward? I don't want to decide that."

"Don't care. You decide or I use magic to make you."

"Fine. Just let me think." She wanted Yaz again, or Marcos, but couldn't pick either. Who else could she room with? Alexandra might steal from her. Valerie would obey her. Jenny seemed fun, ya, she'd take Jenny.

"Ok, Jenny and I. Marcos and Yaz. Alexandra and Sarah. Stephanie and Valerie."

"Nice choices. And for dates? Do you want the recency bias again? Or something more strategic?"

Beatriz considered her options. Maybe that helped her, but Jenny came in second, and Yaz third. Maybe it didn't matter. She would just try a random order. Maybe one from each room, then the others at the end.

"Ok Jenny - Marcos - Alexandra - Stephanie - Me - Yaz - Sarah - Valerie"

"Ah, giving Valerie all week to think about her -1, how devious. Well that's all for today, friends. Head back to the boat whenever you feel like it. Not that there is anything on the Island to explore. I'll announce the winning transformations tomorrow. The Twos will show you to your new rooms when you arrive." She turned to Eric. "And you, Master, have a date tonight. Don't keep her waiting." She snapped her fingers, and he disappeared.