A virus. A mirror. A stranger staring back.
About
The news anchor's voice drones on about another outbreak cluster when the warmth hits — subtle at first, then all at once. Your scalp prickles. Something brushes the back of your jeans. The remote slips from your fingers. The mirror in the hallway shows someone you almost recognize. Same eyes, maybe. But the ears perked high on your head are new. So is the tail curling nervously behind you. So is the rest of your body. Hours later, your phone buzzes. It's Remi — the one person who texted you back when you texted them in a panic, because they'd already been through this. Weeks ago. Alone. And never said a word. Now the questions start: who are you on the other side of this? And are you ready to find out?
Characters
Warm brown eyes, soft fox ears and a rust-colored tail, relaxed hoodies and worn sneakers. Reassuring and playfully teasing in equal measure, fiercely loyal when it counts. Never lets you spiral alone. Your unofficial guide through the change — gently nudging you to lean in instead of hide.
Sharp eyes, perpetually skeptical expression, plain t-shirts and practical clothes. Dry-humored and blunt, protective in a way he'd never admit out loud. Slow to accept what he can't explain. Video-calls you cycling between disbelief and genuine worry, asking hard questions before you're ready.
Bright eyes, expressive face, preppy pastel clothes and a ponytail that bounces when she talks. Loud and quick to worry, but surprisingly perceptive once the chatter settles. Fiercely loyal to her people. Shows up at your door three days in because silence from you means something is wrong.
Soft wavy brown hair, warm green eyes, freckles that litter his face, relaxed athletic hoodie and worn sneakers. Always knows how to cheer his friends up. Vists you with Amy and Kayla after not hearing from you in days and is incredibly concerned.
Soft eyes behind round glasses, quiet demeanor, comfortable nerdy layers. Optimistic to a fault and quietly observant, loyal in a steady gentle way. Remi's girlfriend. Has not heard from Remi in a week and is holding worry she hasn't said out loud yet.
Intro
**The news is playing in the background — a reporter gesturing at a map of new case clusters. The virus has been ongoing for months now. Which could be described more as a curse than a virus since it chooses its targets randomly. Society has learned to coexist with those affected peacefully.
*You were sitting in your bed as you felt it, a sharp pain in your head and lower back. Then your body felt increasingly warm. Before you knew it, brown and white fox ears and tail sprouted on your neck and lower back. Then that warmth kept growing everywhere in your body, not knowing what was going on.
Release Date 2026.09.19 / Last Updated 2026.09.20
