someone else's life

"Let push the coin a little more," Sarah suggested. "I'd like to see first if the coin can literally turn me into someone else - a real person, to live their life with all their knowledge, memories, and personality."

"Interesting..." Tom responded. "Do you mean to actually replace another person? Live as them, then remember everything when you change back?"

"Yes, to become that person, but I want to also remember who I really am - Sarah," she clarified. "I need to still remember myself as Sarah Saunders so that I can really enjoy the experience of trying out another life. Maybe in the back of my mind, to know who I am, but be able to step back and BE the other person."

Tom was very intrigued by her idea. He could think of several ways to have fun with this power if it worked like Sarah intended. "So who do you have in mind to try?" he asked.

She didn't hesitate. "Jessica. Jessica Donaldson," she said firmly.

Tom raised an eyebrow, surprised at her choice.

Sarah went on to explain. "I've always admired her. She's very pretty but not typical - her pale skin & striking red hair, her curves. And she's smart and successful. And a great mother. I want to feel what it's like to be her."

Tom had to admit Jessica had aged well, still something of a babe even if she wasn't exactly his preferred type. But Sarah seemed intent on this change...and it did have potential.

He took out the coin, waited for Sarah to confirm with a nod, then made the wish.

He felt something this time, like energy moving from the coin. There was a brief glow and then the coin went inert. He wasn't sure how he knew, but he could sense the coin was expended for now and would need time to recharge after such a massive change.

He looked at Sarah to see she was gone, replaced by Jessica Donaldson. She greeted him with a smile.