Mystery Vacation (6 Captions)

Family Vacation

What Are Friends For?

Spring break is different on Mystery Island. Terrance and his buddies had big plans for their time off. They ordered the full package from the tour company. Two weeks of all-inclusive fun. They guys were in for the time of their life.

The weather was perfect when they landed on Mystery Island. The tour bus had every amenity a person could think of: food, liquor, music, comfortable seats and an attractive and knowledgeable tour guide. What more could the guys ask for.

The tour guide had a mischievous grin as they stopped at the beach. “The water is warm, boys. Have fun.” The guys put on their swimming suits and enjoyed the surf. It happened so slow at first no one noticed as the day got away from them. By the time dinner was called the boys looked very different.

Terrance, in the middle, was the first to notice. As they stepped into shallower water they saw just how far the changes went. The tour guide, always so helpful, offered them bikinis in exchange for their swimming shorts. The boys were grateful.

As spring break neared its end the boys lined up on the fence for a group photo of the best vacation they ever had. “When do we get our bodies back?” Terrance asked. The tour guide smiled, “Don’t be silly. You get to keep the bodies as a gift of Mystery Island.” She handed them identification papers. Terrance examined his passport and saw his name is Betty now. He was good with that.

Quiet Pool Time

Mystery Island is different for all who grace her shores. For many it is the perfect vacation get-away. Your thoughts determine what happens to you on Mystery Island. Some say the island reads your mind and grants your wishes, others say a mystical power intersects with the Earth to harness the power of the mind. For Arthur none of this mattered. He does not believe in such superstition. Arthur was vacationing on Mystery Island with his wife, Elise, for much needed rest.

Arthur saw a pool marked “Off Limits”. The pool promised a quiet place to enjoy the water. No obnoxious people to irritate him. The water was bath tub warm. Soon Arthur relaxed his body as he floated on his back. He managed to dose for a few minutes before he had to adjust himself in the water to prevent sinking. When he did he felt different. Then he looked down and knew why.

“What are you doing?” a man yelled as he ran toward the pool. “Didn't you see the sign,” he said pointing to it. Arthur played dumb. “This pool is filled with nanobots, you idiot. I hope you like how you look now because you will spend the rest of your life like that.” A crowd gathered to see the commotion. Elise was looking for Arthur and when she heard the conversation. She looked at the woman in the pool. “Arthur?” Arthur looked down. The man from the resort shook his head and said, “Come with me, sir. This happens a lot on Mystery Island, just not this way. We’ll get you your new ID.” When Arthur was handed his new identity papers he learned his new name is Ruth. “Nice name,” he said softly. Elise said, “I guess I can live with you this way,” as she wrapped her arms around his neck.