How Do I Shift Novels & Stories

His smile turned to one of concern and his face became serious. “What do you mean? You said you never got the shifting gene, so you can’t be seventeen.” My eyes widened at his words. That wasn’t what we were told in school. My voice started to come out shaky as thoughts began racing through my mind. “What are you talking about? That’s basic shifting. We learn that as children when we start school. If a Shifter has not transformed by their sixteenth birthday, then it means the shifting gene is absent, and they were cursed to live as humans.

Once I am sure, I then take a deep breath and allow the black smoke entrails of my kind to start at my feet and slowly encircle and make their way up my body. Unlike other shifters, I can control how long it takes me to shift into the animal or person I desire. I can do it quickly or like now I can do it slow and enjoy the feeling of the shift. Enjoying the break and realignment of my bones and then the feel of either fur, scales, or feathers as they sprout and grow through the skin.

We’re both dressed in comfortable clothing as I take her hand and walk to the edge of the forest. “I’m nervous,” she says, squeezing my hand. “It’s going to hurt, right?” “You’ve fought me before and you’re asking if shifting will hurt?” I say, chuckling. “It’s a comfortable pain you get used to, don’t worry.” Taking her to a clearing in the forest next to a stream so she can shift away from prying eyes, we strip off our clothing and I ask her to take calming breaths. “Clear your mind and think only about your wolf. Speak with her, let her know she’s about to take your place, and feel the soil beneath her paws again. Ask her to go slow because too much pain at a time will cause your body to

I stiffly asked him again. “This part is going to be a bit fun.” He said and my frown vanished to be replaced by a small smile. “Oh.” “Not for you.” My frown came back. “Oh.” I muttered with a falling tone and Rowan started to speak. “During your unconscious shifting, the moon goddess used the emotions you were feeling as a cue to help you shift and reflect her power through you so now, if you want to shift, you have to tap into some of those emotions or create new ones to be able to shift.” He explained conclusively.

It didn’t, but I nodded anyway. “When that happens, you’ll feel the need to give it control; you mustn’t do that. Not at first. You must ease into the shift, if you let the wolf take you right away not only will you lose its respect and power, but it can be catastrophic for your body as well as those around you.” He explained. “How do I ease into it?” I questioned. “By telling the wolf who it belongs to. Your first shift will be spent mostly in your head, while your body goes on a rampage in a battle-state.”

“Fine, let’s get this over with.” Jennie gives me a patient smile. “First, you need to calm down. Take a deep breath, clear your mind, and focus on shifting back. Picture yourself in your human form.” “Clear my mind, huh? Great advice for someone whose mind is currently a dumpster fire,” I said, above a whisper. But I close my eyes and try to follow her instructions. I take a deep breath, focusing on the image of my human self. For a moment, I feel like I would actually shift, but then the pain hits me like a truck. My muscles spasm, and I’m back to square one. “Dammit!”

I warned. He groaned, huffing as he settled back in. "Fine. Gas is on the right, brake is on the left. Use your right foot to push the brake down hard." I stomped my foot down. "Stomping. Got it." He showed me the gear shift, and I covered his hand with mine, a confident smile on my face. "Got plenty of gas. Shift from Park to Drive, lift the foot, and hit the gas." I shifted the gear and tapped the pedal. The engine roared, a loud growl that vibrated through the floor, but we didn't budge.

Lillah’s body still shook, on the cusp of a shift, “ I don’t think Neeri is in the mood to listen right now.” “That’s ok, we shall still try, you will have to practice at this.” He stroked her face. “Lillah, you have to step back while Neeri steps forward. Part of the issue is that you do not give way, the other part is that Neeri forces control. Look.” He picked a flower from the meadow. “When you shift you are turning every petal and the flower head individually to make it face the other way.” He demonstrated, destroying the flower in the process. “What you need to do,” He picked another flower, “is just turn.”

“Dude.” I stared at him. “You’re telling me to shift. In public. On campus? Bro are you here to actually advice and help me or are you here to just destroy me? What the actual fuck bro. I can't even shift even if I wanted to do it. Just so you're reminded. ”

He gave Jenny a wink. They walked off as I checked Cathy’s wound. It wasn’t fully healed, but she could shift back now. “All right, angel. It’s time. I know you’re scared ‘cause this is all new, but we shifters do this all the time. You’ll just have to catch up. To shift back, you need to close your eyes and think. Think about your human body. How you stand on two feet. Your gorgeous red locks.” I grinned. “Even between your luscious thighs. Think human, and you’ll just shift.”