Josh dreams of dragons. He thinks it's just a welcome escape from everyday life. Until one morning, he wakes up with scales, wings, and a tail. Josh faces a harsh new reality: he has become something that shouldn't exist outside the pages of his fantasy books. Sure, he can fly and breathe fire, but being a dragon isn't easy. Ripped from his formerly quiet life, Josh soon learns that he's not alone. He then finds himself entangled in a hidden world of dragons and magic, plots and evil, allies and betrayal. All the while, Josh must deal with changes to more than just his appearance. New instincts and abilities threaten his hope of holding onto even his own family, and among this chaos, he has to choose a side in a conflict with everything at stake. With his life turned upside down, Josh must come to terms with his new identity. Because powerful forces beyond his comprehension will soon endanger everything he cares about. Edited version available for purchase here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LSMB9W1 * * * "In the center of my vision was a red, scaly muzzle. I blinked a few times, and it refused to go away. With a frantic rustle of sheets, I bolted out of bed and promptly fell flat on my stomach. Right in front of my face, I saw a clawed forepaw lying on the carpet; it was mine..." || HIGHEST #1 IN TRANSFORMATION || || HIGHEST #7 IN DRAGON || || HIGHEST #104 IN FANTASY ||

It started with a war. With an enmity that has never been forgotten. It started with a new life in a new place. A new life where all of the old was stripped away, and for one reason alone. The enemies from the start, my current oppositions, are the Octarians. My life is no longer a secret, but the Octarians are shrouded in mystery. Can their mystery ever be solved? Adapted from the Miiverse version of the story. The recommended audience is E 10+ Writer: Valerie Editor: Fire Editor: Rachel Editor: Dorian Cover Design: Valerie All individual characters are original. Splatoon and the concept of Inklings / Octarians belongs to Nintendo.