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Tyler had just landed his dream job at a prestigious law firm after four years of studying at university. He’d found the course incredibly stressful but he’d persevered and was now ready to reap the rewards.

His boyfriend, Steve, suggested he got a tattoo ‘for one last act of rebellion’ before settling into corporate life. Tyler agreed and they planned out a small design that would sit on his rib cage; nothing too outlandish or visible. The day came as they headed to the studio.

‘I’ve heard this might be quite painful so take this babe and you should zone out for a little while’ Steve said whilst handing Tyler a small blue pill. Tyler took it and, as promised, drifted off whilst the tattoo artist started his work.

When Tyler came to, he wasn’t in the studio but at home. ‘Ah, you’re awake. Do you want to see the result?’

Tyler walked to the mirror and was horrified by what he saw. Tattoos stretched across every inch of skin; his arms were full, neck and hands completely covered. They’re even pierced his ears and placed huge diamond studs in each lobe.

‘I understand this is probably a shock. I took the liberty of sending your new employer a headshot for your ID but unfortunately they’ve rescinded their offer. Not to worry though, I’ve got another one lined up for you as a scaffolder. You’ll start at 6am tomorrow’

Tyler was in shock. His whole life had collapsed and he looked like an entirely different person. A low life, working class piece of scally scum.

‘Here, smoke this. You’ll adjust boy. You didn’t want a career… remember how stressed you use to get. Now you don’t have to worry, you’ll live a simple life as a labourer. That’s it boy, let the old you drift away, embrace the new you. Mmm, my perfect little chav lad’

Two minutes in, Brad and Chris couldn’t remember who was who. Luckily, their neighbor Becky would be by to pick up the mail that evening.