Something slightly different…

[Author’s Note: All swaps in this branch are part swaps, meaning each day, Ethan will take on a new body part, mental trait or life aspect of someone around him, instead of his entire body, life or clothes. The rest of the rules remain consistent]

As Ethan writhed in pain, the sickly green magic of the ring began to envelop his body, wrapping in him glowing green tendrils of energy until he was completely cocooned. Then, several balls of energy split off from the cocoon, flying out in separate directions. The cocoon began to levitate in the air, spinning its unfortunate passenger round and round as he screamed soundlessly into the ether.

Seconds later, one of the balls found its way back to the cocoon and flew straight inside. Instantly, the cocoon disintegrated, dropping its occupant unceremoniously to the ground.

The pain receding as quickly as it came, Ethan slowly regained consciousness, and pulled himself to his feet. Almost instantaneously, he knew something was deeply wrong.