life as a shapeshifter Remastered (book 1)

Prologue

May 2015

My father takes me to his laboratory in his bedroom. When he gets me inside, I get faint memories of past experiments. He sets me down on the chair and grabs a syringe from a table.

"James, this syringe here holds a secret. It has the power to transform you into any creature that roams this world," Carl whispers, his voice filled with excitement and caution as he prepares to administer the injection.

"That sounds cool. Will this injection hurt at all?" I say with a hint of nervousness in my voice

"No, it will just be a quick poke, and that's it," Carl says, injecting the needle into my arm.

The Pain is unbearable. I feel pain all over my body. "Dad, this hurts. Are you sure this is safe?" I say, fighting through the pain

I hear my dad laugh like a mad scientist. "yes, it worked. Soon, you'll be able to help with my plans," Carl says

Through the pain, I kick my dad back, and he stumbles into a small glass vile, and it shatters. And I use that opportunity to escape his lab, and when I escape, I hear an explosion behind me, and I get thrown forward. As I recover, I see my dad's lab in flames. "No, no, no, I didn't want this to happen," I think as I start crying.

My mom comes running in. "James, what happened? Are you alright?" Molly says

I go into my mom's arms. "Dad gave me this syringe, and it hurt, then I kicked him back, and then all this happened," I say, trying to compose myself.

"I had a feeling your father was doing something terrible, but I had no idea that it would lead to all of this happening. I'm just happy you're alright," Molly says, trying to calm me down

We hear a knock downstairs, and my mom heads downstairs. We open the door, and Jack looks panicked. "James, thank god you're alright," Jack says, hugging me.

"Hey Jack, yeah, I'm fine physically but mentally. No, there was this explosion, and my dad he. He's gone," I say, trying my hardest not to cry.

"Dude, I'm so sorry to hear you need some company?" Jack says

"No, I just need some time alone right now," I say

"I understand, so you know, I'm one call away. Call me if you need anything, alright?" Jack says

"Yeah, of course. Have a good night," I say

"Yeah, you too, man," Jack says, giving me a fist bump before he leaves.

My mom closes the door. "I'll clean up the mess. You just get some rest, alright?" Molly says, giving me one more hug

"Yeah, I will. Goodnight, mom," I say, heading to my mom.

"Good night, James," Molly says right before I enter my room.

I lay on my bed. "Yea, turning into animals. I don't know why I always believe my dad. That sounds very far-fetched," I think, lying in bed. As I'm about to fall asleep, I notice my arms feel warmer than usual, and when I look at my hands, I'm shocked when I see my hands have turned into paws with claws. I jump off my bed, trying not to panic. "oh my god, this is real. What do I do? I don't want this. Maybe I'll just sleep it off," I think as I fall asleep. Little did I know my problems were only just beginning.