Digging His Own Hole

Sylus had always disliked his cousin Zayn. It wasn't just about sibling rivalry; it was deeper.

Growing up Zayn was always the center of attention, excelling at everything and getting all the praise from their family. Sylus on the other hand was often overlooked which fueled his resentment toward Zayn.

Zayn was three years older and always seemed to have the upper hand in everything from academics to sports. But it wasn't just that. Zayn had a way of making Sylus feel inferior with his smug attitude and constant boasting. This left Sylus feeling overshadowed and his dislike grew over the years.

When Sylus entered Zayn's room he noticed how organized and luxurious it was. The room had a large bed with a sleek black headboard and matching furniture.

A massive gaming setup was on one side, with three monitors and a high-end PC glowing with colorful lights. Posters of famous games and characters covered the walls and shelves were lined with trophies, expensive gadgets and books that Zayn probably never read.

Everything in the room screamed perfection, just like Zayn himself.

As Sylus looked around his eyes fell on Zayn's PC, which was still on. He walked over and saw that the game, "Celestial Conquest", was still open. He sat down at the desk and stared at the screen with a bitter smile forming on his face. "So this is the game Uncle stole from my dad," Sylus muttered to himself.

He clicked around and saw that Zayn had been playing since morning, he could see that Zayn had already become powerful in the game even though it was only the first day of its release. Zayn had clearly spent a lot of money as his character was one of the richest in the game.

A wicked smile spread across Sylus's face. He began to waste Zayn's in-game money on random, unnecessary items.

"This character's hair looks awful," Sylus said to himself. He changed the character's hair to a rare, silver style called *Silver Phoenix Locks* a expensive style which cost a fortune. He then went on a spree, buying all sorts of costly appearances for the character, making it look as rich and flashy as possible.

Sylus knew that appearances were not important in the game. The character now looked incredibly handsome and wealthy but all the money that was supposed to be used for important equipment was gone. Sylus had deliberately made Zayn's character look good for nothing.

While browsing through the game's store, Sylus noticed a new pet had been introduced in the game. It was a rare, mythical creature but unlike anything he had ever seen before.

The description was cryptic, offering no clear information about its species, abilities, or origin. It simply read, "A mysterious pet with untold potential. Its true form remains hidden."

Sylus's curiosity was piqued. He didn't know what this pet was, what it could do, or even if it was worth the price.

But one thing was certain—it was unique, and only one player in the entire game could own it. Sylus desperately wanted to buy it but when he checked the balance, he realized he had spent nearly all of Zayn's money on appearances.

He noticed Zayn's inventory was full of powerful and expensive equipment. An idea popped into Sylus's mind. "Brother Zayn you can buy these things again but you'll never get this pet," he thought with a devious laugh.

He quickly set up a sale, offering Zayn's prized possessions at ridiculously cheap prices to random players. Within minutes, he had sold everything and finally had enough to buy the mysterious pet.

Without a second thought, Sylus bought the pet. He didn't know its abilities or strengths. All he cared about was that it was the only one of its kind.

The pet appeared on his screen as a small, round creature about the size of a basketball with a mischievous yet mysterious aura. It's body is covered in sleek, midnight-blue fur that seems to shimmer with a faint glow. It's eyes are large, glowing a vibrant shade of purple. Instead of legs it hovers slightly above the ground, bobbing up and down as it moves. The creature's mouth is usually curled into a mischievous grin, showing off tiny, sharp teeth.

After making Zayn's once-wealthy character almost penniless, Sylus still wasn't satisfied.

He then looked at the username and burst into an evil laugh. "Zayn, your username is so lame. Let me give you something better." Sylus changed the username to Captain Funakatron, a name so ridiculous it made Sylus laugh out loud.

Pleased with his handiwork, Sylus congratulated himself on choosing such an amusing name. He also named the mysterious pet Muffin, a name just as ridiculous as the character's new username.

Feeling a surge of satisfaction Sylus leaned back in the chair admiring his work. Little did he know, he was creating a one-way ticket to a world of embarrassment.

In his sleepy, overconfident state, Sylus didn't realize that this would soon be the name that would make him the laughingstock of the entire game.

But then, a global notification popped up across the game: