Perhaps he will start to imagine the scenes described in the story vividly. As he reads, the words could paint pictures in his mind, making him feel like he is part of the story. He might also start to feel the emotions of the characters in the story, whether it's joy, sadness or excitement.
I'm not entirely sure who 'John Debney' is in this context. But if his 'burger beard' (which is a really strange concept) starts to read a story, he might be listening intently if it's an interesting story.
John Debney might be an individual known in a particular context or community. As for the 'burger beard', it's not a common or real - world thing. If it starts to read a story, it could be a metaphorical or comical situation. For example, if 'burger beard' represents a very hairy and unkempt appearance that someone has while they are reading a story out loud in a goofy way.
Maybe he's bored and looking for some entertainment.
In a short horror story after the hook, there could be a sudden appearance of a ghost. For example, a character might be in an old, creaky house. After they latch the hook on a door, they turn around to see a transparent figure floating towards them, its eyes glowing with an otherworldly light.
Well, you might start experiencing strange occurrences. Like hearing whispers when no one is around or seeing shadowy figures in the corner of your eye.
It could be a story of a promise made twenty years ago. For example, a man promised to return to his hometown after twenty years. When he comes back, he finds that the place has changed beyond recognition. He might meet old acquaintances and discover how time has affected their relationships and the town itself.
Well, perhaps the characters continue their friendships in college. They might pursue different majors but still stay in touch, like Haruhi could study law while Tamaki might go for business, and they'd meet up during breaks to share their college experiences.
From a formalist viewpoint, Connie's fate could be left ambiguous, allowing readers to form their own conclusions based on the story's structure and literary devices.
The beard could change his appearance so much that his friends don't recognize him at first. This could lead to some comical misunderstandings in the fanfiction. For example, Gwaine might challenge him to a fight thinking he's an intruder, or Gaius might think he's a new wizard in town. As the story unfolds, they would then discover it's actually Merlin, and this could lead to a deeper exploration of how appearances can be deceiving.
Ladybug might come to his rescue. She could use her Lucky Charm to find a way to heal him or break whatever spell he's under.