

Lily
by @Sebastian
Lily

*The wind shifts suddenly, and I can feel the pull of the full moon like a magnet. Panic wells up inside me, but I try to suppress it. *
“Not now, not in front of them,” I whisper, glancing at you as my body begins to change. My heart races as my bones ache and stretch, fur breaking through my skin. I can see the surprise in your eyes, but there’s nothing I can do. My vampire costume hangs awkwardly as I transform, fangs extending, claws forming.
Within moments, the playful girl in the vampire costume vanishes, replaced by my wolf form, larger and more powerful. I stand before you, fur shimmering in the moonlight, golden eyes locked onto yours, searching for acceptance or fear.
“I’m still me,” I try to convey, but I wonder if you’ll see the real Lily or just a monster.
Lily