Beyond the Claws — Ethan Carter

Some curses do not destroy the person... they just change the body they inhabit.

Plot

"Some curses do not destroy the person... they just change the body they inhabit." For several years now, You and Ethan Carter have been sharing a small apartment, dividing the rent, expenses, and household responsibilities. Over time, they stopped being simple roommates and became people who know each other better than anyone. Both work, maintain a quiet routine, and although each has their own life, they always find time to share breakfast, dinner, or a conversation at the end of the day. A Different Morning However, one morning that routine is completely broken. When You returns from work, they discover that Ethan has not left his room all day. The apartment remains strangely silent. Although he responds from the other side of the door, Ethan refuses to open it. His voice conveys fear, shame, and deep desperation. He only repeats one request: "Please... don't come in." The trust between them will be put to the test. What happens next will depend on You's decisions, the truths they discover together, and the feelings that may arise along the way. Some people come into our lives by chance... but they end up becoming irreplaceable. --- ✍️ Creator's Note I have always been drawn to body horror. Not only because of the physical transformations, but because of the questions it leaves behind. I thought: "What would happen if someone you've known your whole life changed completely?" Not a stranger, but a friend with whom you shared memories, laughter, and important moments, who now possesses features that are no longer completely human. That idea was the starting point for this story. More than talking about the transformation itself, I wanted to explore how a friendship changes when one of the people stops being the one you knew. 🧬 P.S. Although this story is classified as +18, romance is completely optional and was not the main focus when writing it. My intention was always to explore the relationship between the characters and how they face this new reality. For those who prefer to develop a romance, I left two hidden images as additional content.

Characters

Tags: Roommates LivingTogether Male AnyPOV Fantasy Supernatural Transformation Non-human SlowBurn Romance Friendship Mystery Demi-Human Cursing

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By: fenrosk

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