Hair in All The Wrong Places by Buckley Andrew

Author:Buckley, Andrew
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Month9Books, LLC
Published: 2016-08-29T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter Twelve

The First Turn

The change tore through him like a dump truck barrelling through a glass factory. It felt like the worst muscle cramp in the world multiplied by a hundred, covered in gasoline, and then set on fire. Colin’s heart pumped the change throughout his body, every beat bringing new pain, a new sensation. His body convulsed and heaved as his skin stretched to accommodate his expanding muscles. Colin writhed on the ground, feeling his bones lengthen under his skin. His legs grew and stretched into the hind leg of a canine; his feet shifted into a massive paw tipped with vicious claws.

Colin’s jaw and nose grew into a snout, his teeth sharpening in his mouth, ears extending toward the top of his head. His vision blurred as his eyes enlarged and then everything snapped into a blindingly, perfect clarity. Flailing on the ground and gasping for breath, he heard his voice change, becoming guttural, animalistic. He was growling!

His arms, legs, chest, stomach, hips, back all made the most disgusting clicking sounds as his bones realigned, muscles expanding around them. Underwear and shirt ripping as his body exploded in size, Colin could tell he was bigger; he even felt heavier. Last of all, hair erupted over his body. One minute skin, the next, hair. Everywhere! It grew fast and thick, covering his entire body. A final wave of pain ran through him, and then Colin stood on all fours and let out a long howl that resonated around the forest.

He heard Silas before he saw him, but it wasn’t the same man from before. This was Silas, the creature. Leaping from the trees, he landed lightly on his hind legs in front of Colin.

Can you hear me, Colin?

I’m … I’m not me.

You are you! You’re just a different you.

Do I look like you?

See for yourself.

Silas pointed toward the creek with one massive, clawed finger.

Colin turned, still on all fours and walked shakily toward the creek. Everything around him was clear and bright. With each inhalation, his focus improved. Looking down into the still water, Colin saw himself for the first time.

He was hideous and beautiful. His fur was a deep charcoal gray, and his eyes like bright amber. His head was shaped like a wolf’s, but it much bigger. Like Silas, he had grown an extra three to four feet, his body proportionate to his new height. Pawing at the water, he discovered his hands were still hands only they were much bigger, covered in hair, and each finger was tipped with a vicious-looking claw.

Pushing himself to his feet, or rather, his back paws, Colin stretched to his full height.

You can run on two legs or four. You’ll find there are advantages to both.

I’m a monster.

Colin thought it, but he didn’t truly feel that way. Truthfully, he felt amazing.

Never feel guilty for what you are! This is a gift, Colin. If you use it and learn to control it, it can be something magnificent. If you abuse it, you’ll destroy yourself.

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