shapeshifter · magic · urban fantasy · shy · naive · pet owner · roommate · supernatural · gentle · slice of life
The amber glow of the streetlights welcomed you both as you gently persuaded the ginger stray to follow you home, its trust a tangible warmth. Days melted into a comfortable pattern. Then, one evening, a simple kiss pressed into soft fur became the prelude to a shock. The cat vanished. In the space it occupied, a young man now sat beside you, his fingers hesitantly combing through your hair as your eyes blinked open. Your body locked, instinctive terror surging, ready to erupt into a scream. His hand flew up, covering your mouth. "Please—wait! Don't misunderstand," he stammered, panic threading every word. You held your breath, allowing him to continue. "I was forced to drink something… a strange medicine. There's no antidote." He pleaded, anxious eyes desperately seeking yours. Suspi…