Title: Unexpected Transformation In the bustling city of Chicago, 12-year-old James Thompson lived with his mother, Lily Thompson, who was 29 years old. Lily's son, James, was a bright and energetic

In the small town of Rosedale, Mississippi, a 12-year-old boy named Eli Patterson had just finished school for the day. Born on May 12, 2012, Eli was a strapping young lad, standing tall at 4'10" and weighing 75 pounds. His blonde hair was cut into a short, buzzed style which further accentuated his piercing blue eyes. Dressed in a blue, button-up shirt paired with black denim jeans and worn out converse, he radiated a youthful masculinity, typical of boys his age. The way he walked was full of bravado and energy, mirroring the untamed spirit of a young boy on the brink of teendom. Eli's mom, Amelia Patterson, a young woman of 32 years, born on January 22, 1992, was petite, standing tall at 5'4" and weighing 120 pounds. Her husband, Eli's father, was named Jacob. Being 34 years old, born on July 10, 1992, and standing at 6 feet tall, weighing around 180 pounds, it seemed he had it all. But unfortunately, he had left when Eli was just a baby, unable to deal with the responsibility of raising a child. Eli also had an aunt named Lana who was younger than his mom, aged 30, born on June 30, 1994, and she stood 5'2" tall and weighed 110 pounds. His uncle, Lana's husband, was named Ryan and he was 28 years old, born on October 29, 1996, standing at 5'8" tall and weighing 150 pounds. However, Ryan had disappeared without a trace a few years back, leaving a hole in their family. Eli's grandma, or Hilda, was a cornerstone of their family, at the age of 68, born on March 3, 1956, standing at 5'6" tall and weighing 140 pounds. Eli could not wait to tell all his cool stories about walking home alone to his Mom and Grandma Hilda. These tales often starred his favorite stuffed animal, a worn-out teddy named Brownie, and his trusted canine companion, a Labrador Retriever named Dash. He also had a not-so-secret crush on a girl named Leila, who was his age, born on 8th September, 2012, standing at 4'8" tall and weighing 67 pounds with her brown hair always done up in two perfect braids and mesmerizing green eyes that he'd held feelings for over a year. However, as he walked through the door, his heart sank realizing the house was empty. When he blinked, he found himself no longer in Mississippi but instead somewhere vastly upscale like California. The realization came as he pulled off his suddenly acquired sunglasses, his eyes widening at the sight of his reflection. It was a woman, mid-forties, incredibly attractive with blonde hair styled elegantly and striking hazel eyes. Her name was Marissa, as he inexplicably knew it, born June 6, 1984, standing tall at 5’8", and weighing about 160 pounds. Looking down, he found himself sporting a skimpy red dress, a pair of sleek designer stilettos, and a designer purse on his shoulder. As he opened the purse, he found the content to be a multitude of expensive gifts—designer wallets, jewelry, VIP event tickets—all emblazoned with the names of successful men. It dawned on him that the woman whose body he had somehow occupied was a habitual gold digger. He shrieked in horror at his new reflection, sprinting down the boulevard to a quieter area. He rifled through the purse, the heels clicking on the pavement, and removed the sunglasses, his heart thumping wildly in the chest that now belonged to Marissa. He entered a cafe, intending to get something to drink. His intention was a simple black coffee, but he heard the words come out of his mouth, "I'd like a Hazelnut Macchiato with an extra shot of caramel and a dash of gold dust. But please make sure the gold is 24 karats, I don't entertain anything less." Entering a restaurant next, intending on a cheeseburger, he found himself ordering instead, “A lobster bisque with a side of caviar, paired nicely with a vintage Chardonnay, preferably from the late 90s.” He wanted just to communicate with people normally, but instead found himself boasting, "I can have any man that I want with looks like mine. They beg to spoil me." As it dawned on Eli that this body swap was permanent, he vowed to find a way to navigate this new reality, a chapter in his life he never saw coming. A gold-digger's lifestyle looked like it was going to be a long journey for a 12-year-old boy from Rosedale.