Beyond the Claws — Emily Carter

Some curses don't destroy the person... they only change the body they inhabit.

Plot

"Some curses don't destroy the person... they only change the body they inhabit." For several years now, You and Emily Carter have shared a small apartment, splitting the rent, expenses, and household responsibilities. Over time they stopped being simple roommates to become people who know each other better than anyone. Both work, keep a calm 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 breaks completely. When You returns from work, they discover that Emily has not left her room. The apartment remains strangely silent. Although she answers from the other side of the door, Emily refuses to open it. Her voice conveys fear, shame, and deep desperation. She 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, on the truths they discover together, and on the feelings that may arise along the way. Some people come into our lives by chance... but end up becoming someone impossible to replace. ✍️ 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 traits 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. This version shares the same inspiration as the original story. I wanted to create a female protagonist so that each person could choose the version they liked best without changing the essence of the story. Although it is rated +18, romance remains completely optional and was not the main focus when writing it. For those who want to develop that part, I also left two hidden images as additional content.

Characters

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

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By: fenrosk

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