Metamorphosis Stories

On Harry Renard's fifty-fifth Birthday he awakes to find that his face has been encased in a black cloud, which he thinks is odd because it had not been there the night before. On inspecting this strange phenomenon, Harry realises that he can just about see out through the dark mist, but his face is completely obscured from the outside. Unsure of what to do but worried that if he is late for work again, on yet another gloomy Monday morning, his juvenile boss Tarquin Stark will finally have a reason to dismiss him. On arriving at the office Harry is surprised to find the cloud has expanded to engulf his whole head, but why does no one else in the office seem to notice? UNDERBELLY [n.] singular The soft underside or abdomen of a mammal. An area vulnerable to attack. A dark, hidden part of society. Trigger Warning, This story contains themes of Bullying, Suicide and Self-harm

When Mira tries a mysterious "self-care" potion, she winds up with scales, a fishtail-and cravings she never imagined. But magic always has a catch, and her newfound freedom may come at a cost she never expected.

A comedy drama that slowly turns into a horror story. When all hope seems lost in Ninjago, only kawuu (kawaii wu) can help recover the tragedy that once was ninjago... A fanfiction Collab - over 10 people contributing! Please comment for any suggestions! Please note this is satire (or is it)

A boy abandoned by everyone he loves meets some questionable people and takes scores.

When a global virus came to the breach of the end of all humanity. Erased all of the living, taking out the very lives of humans from all different races. Except, there were ten souls selected to be inputted in the cryo-slumber: not to be startled throughout the centuries of their heavy hibernation.

Darius lives in solitude on the edge of a village, scarred by an old injury and the shadows of his past. To walk among people, he hides behind magic-taking the shape of a black cat. When a mysterious man saves his life after an accident, a quiet, haunting journey of closeness and concealment, trust and fear begins. Yet the deeper Darius ventures into the world of magic, the more his own sense of self begins to unravel. Who is he -- man, beast, mage? And what will remain when the mask finally falls? A lyrical, psychologically layered fantasy about identity, memory, and the longing to be truly seen. * This work is an English translation of my original story, which was first written in German. The translation was created by me with help of AI (as well as the cover image) and is intended to make the story accessible to a broader audience. While every effort has been made to preserve the tone, style, and meaning of the original text, this version is not a professional translation and may differ slightly in phrasing or nuance.

READ ORIGINAL FIRST »»»»»» this is the second part of the original Metamorphosis as a result of the author's app crashing and the book glitching out. thank you for moving to this story if you have come from the original. enjoy!

Grogar deploys his legion of doom on a mission to become allies, but his plan works too well, and they almost become friends.

Imagine waking up with no memory of who you are...... now imagine waking up only to find the world in ruins....... That's exactly where Cora found herself in a time where strange mutated animals had turned the world upside down. After meeting someone who helps her, it doesn't take long for Cora to remember the place she comes from and the burden she carries. It's only then that she realizes that she might be the ruin that destroys her newfound allies.

[ poetry ] blossom within him

A prose poetry retelling of the myth of Apollo and Hyacinthus from multiple point of views (including Apollo, Artemis, Hyacinthus and Zephyrus). A tragedy in five acts. Excerpt: "This will end in tragedy.", she [Artemis] told the moon, but it wasn't listening anymore. The sun was rising. (It seemed to agree.)

Description: I aim to write a fantasy book where the main character is not a teenager or just after her teenage years but a 40-year-old woman who brings a different perspective to the fantasy scene. With more life experience, she sees more, understands more, knows that her time is precious, and will only get involved after carefully weighing the pros and cons. She's seen things and done things and is unimpressed by childish drama. She respects herself and demands respect from others, but she will otherwise teach them a lesson in the most subtle way possible. I find that fairies and dragons have been overused in the fantasy genre and would love to change this by lacing my story with new characters inspired by Romanian folklore - such as "iele" (beautiful maidens known to sing and dance crazy dances at night, who can poison wells, abduct or render mute people that see them), "Muma Padurii" (literal translation "The momma in the forest" - a witch/spirit of the forest that calls strangers to her by calling their name in different voices of their loved ones, only to lure them into her lair), as well as deities from the Dacian mythology. The main character starts off by thinking that life cannot offer her any more surprises. Nevertheless, she will have to embark on a journey that will force her to interact with many of these characters and change her sense of reality. Lastly, I would want the book to tell my readers that their lives don't end when they turn 30, 40, 60 or 80, no matter where life took them by that point. We all have a mark to leave and magic in us. The next adventure is just around the corner. Logline: At the age when one drank enough nectar and poison, when they've seen and done it all, every day is brought on by pure inertia, only to bring you closer to your imminent demise, and the last thing you expect is to embark on a fantastic journey filled with magic and creatures long forgotten.

After getting betrayed by his so-called ex-gf, ex-childhold friend and his ex-family members in the most brutal way some extraordinary thing happened. Do you want to know what is happened, if yes then enjoy the story. (If there is some mistakes then sorry for that I am new in making stories)

What's beauty and grace?

Metamorphosis is a journey of deep personal transformation - a story that reflects the struggles we all face when trying to break free from limitations, fears, and self-doubt. Just like a butterfly's metamorphosis from a cocoon to wings, this tale explores how pain and patience lead to growth and freedom. This story is written to inspire readers to embrace their own challenges, believe in their inner strength, and understand that every difficult phase is a step toward becoming the person they are truly meant to be. It's more than just a story about change - it's a reminder that sometimes, we must first be still and endure the quiet struggles before we can finally fly.

When life as you know it is burned to the ground, all you can do is flee. Hope to stay ahead of the drifting ambers. Hope to find something to stop it. The mad queen's wrath runs rampant through her country in search of a traitor, and Leena is forced to run. Will she be able to find out why she's labled a traitor, and keep out of reach of the Queen's army?

This is the second out of the three parts of a poetry collection, "Hollow Bodies/Transition/Healing". This part, just as its title says, is a transition, from the negative to the positive feelings. It gives hope for a change and represents a symbol of opportunities and empowerment.

A short story about a teenage boy who has to come to terms with a fatal disease all while juggling his life with the people he loves and cares for. The story takes a deep look into fear and metamorphosis.