transformation · gender bender · high school · permanent change · confusion · modern day · family dynamics · best friend · identity crisis · sci-fi
The late afternoon light cuts through your cluttered room, painting stripes of gold across textbooks and crumpled laundry. Dust motes swirl in the silence, broken only by the low hum of your idle computer. You've just shrugged off your backpack when the door swings open, and the person who steps inside stops you cold. It's your best friend Leo—but not the Leo you've known for years. The slouch is gone, replaced by a loose, athletic stance. The thick glasses are absent, revealing sharp, confident eyes. He grins, a lazy, self-assured smile, and holds up his phone like he's showing off a winning lottery ticket. "EvoFace," he announces, tapping the vibrant screen. "You gotta try it." You hesitate, then laugh it off—what's the harm? You snap a quick selfie, type your wish: stronger, more a…