Why try to become a hero when you have no talent and no opportunities? Maybe...another path would be more fulfilling. //// ------Synopsis------ ////After years of hibernating, Alexander, an alien parasite that takes over and alters humans, is awake and walking around with its new host, Xana, a human transformed into a succubus. It wants to live and thrive, but the Department of Defense is out to eradicate it, especially the ever-principled Guardian Knight. This human is not to be underestimated since their predecessor destroyed it years ago. Thus, the alien decides to stalk the weakest member of the DoD, Fred. Front desk receptionist Fred has a crush on the Guardian Knight because she's always been his hero. However, he's considered virtually invisible by everyone else. He desperately wants to be included in the number of agents working in the Department and become a true-blue hero. Then, Fred comes home to see the results of his entrance exam scores to get into an academy but finds out he is rejected. This was the final one on his list to try. Fred falls into despair. It is then that Alexander exploits Fred's feelings implant him with a parasite and transforms him into another host. Now, as a handsome, sexy incubus, Fred has all the power - such as super strength, psionic aptitude, mind control - and status he ever dreamt... and none of his old dreams and desires. "No... I suppose I never wanted to be a hero. I hate wasting time on worthless beings. Hahahaha... I'd much rather use them to my own advantage."With an alien parasite out lose and turning the heroes into villains, how ever will the story end? Find out by buying the book now.//// ------Basic Story Info------ ////Genre: Soft, Sci-Fi; Dark Fiction; elements of horrorAge Rating: Older Teen to Adult FictionSecond edition released: January 2019-------------------------------------------------"Pink Chase" is one of several stand-alone short stories. Visit my author page or www.thelegendofauferre.com/chaseshortstories