It began in 2021. I was only fourteen and they were taking in- what was known as at the time- The Savage Ones. People who found their animal. No, not a literal animal. It's basically themselves. They gain their strengths and weaknesses from their animals, and if they become strong enough, they can even transform into the animal. But, to survive that, you have to have enough control over your animal, otherwise it can completely take over and possibly kill friends and family depending on the type.
By gaining strengths and weaknesses of your animal, I meant, for example; If your animal was a cat, you would be given the strength of agility and stealth, but also the weakness of fear of water. You can only transform when you connect with your animal completely. It's painful the first time, but you are able to transform, no problem, when you have already. But, you don't have to completely transform. If you're a crow, you can grow large, black, feathery wings that are big enough to carry you through the air. You could grow a beak, or talons, or even just completely transform.
In a society where technology enhances conformity, Charlie defies expectations by requesting to transition to male. But when the system wants to change his brain rather than his body, he and the woman he loves must join forces with a group of Queer Rebels to fight for their freedom.
Season 1 of The Queer Rebels
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Charlie has always been told that on his twentieth birthday, he can choose to be anything he wants. Most people choose to be beautiful, or smart, or funny, but on his Choosing Day, Charlie asks for a male body to fit his mind.
But when he realizes that authorities aren't going to accept his request and he's in grave danger, his only choice is to escape with Marcy, the woman he loves. Together, Marcy and Charlie give up everything they've ever known to escape the city for the Queer Rebels, who for decades have been providing refuge to runaways.
At first, Charlie and Marcy's relationship blooms as Charlie finds a community he never knew existed and harnesses advanced tech the government's always hidden from them. However, nothing is quite as it seems, and things get complicated as they are forced to navigate ideological factions within the Queer Rebels. Charlie is drawn into a struggle for liberation, while Marcy urges caution. Their love was born in a repressive regime, but will it survive in the freedom beyond the city's borders?
Content warning: This story contains violence and mentions of homophobia and/or transphobia that may be upsetting for some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
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