Stories have been around for thousands of years. Generations of beliefs and warnings passed down from father to son, mother to daughter. Over time they can change or become exaggerated copies of the original truths. What happens when the stories are too different though? When a new idea is created in a short amount of time? Sela knows all too well what can happen: homes destroyed and families torn apart, sometimes even lives taken. But she also knows, what new stories can be created. >-*Original*-<

C41 was taught to fight and never trust anyone but a select few. But in order to leave prison, he might have to work with those who can break him. ***** Inmate C41 is the youngest registered "feral" shapeshifter -- someone unable to control his animal urges and aggressions. When he turns eighteen he is transferred to the Adult Feral Rehabilitation Center in Scotland, where he meets a mysterious American government agent who endlessly probes him with questions. C41 does the only thing he thinks will help him survive - he lies. And that starts a chain of events that will either end in a prison break or a life of torture. Content and/or Trigger Warning: sex and violence. [[Wattys' Shortlist]] [[word count: 70,000-80,000 words]]