How To Shift Novels & Stories

Adolph steadied him and turned to his former partner, “A demonstration of what I mean.” The man went on the defensive as Adolph drew his sword and swung at him without much more warning. He landed two strikes against his blade, dodged his thrust, shifted as he turned, and tackled him from behind. The man landed with a thump and Adolph walked off his back before shifting into his human form. “The more time you spend shifting, the more time you spend shifted, the easier it will be to anticipate the way your body will move after your shift. It makes planning your movements in your human form easier.”

I need to come out of this shell that is my body. ''Fuck'' I mutter to myself with heavy breaths. If I don't shift, I will be intolerable for the rest of the day. I put on my shirt ignoring all the sweat and make a run for the woods. That is the one close to my home, it is the only one I would feel safe running around in my bare form. Shifting is a process; it is not the easiest one but it gives me a bittersweet pleasure. I feel it before I even see my body change. My bones crackle up from within, they bend and shift to the shape I will soon take. The pain is strong but it is also exciting. My skin opens and the hairs spring out. This takes a couple of minutes and then I am on all fours and

Nadia “It’s painful to shift?” I ask, a little breathless with surprise. I cock my head. “But – I saw you do it all the time – and it looked fine –“ “I mean, it gets easier,” he says, nodding to me. “You learn to handle it pretty fast, especially if you shift young. You eventually learn to do it in a flash so that it’s less of a bodily transformation and more of a…I don’t know. A shift. An instant thing, a trade of one body for another.”

The slight terror from trying to drive the ATV distracts me somewhat from Ryan's closeness. "Turn onto the road and go straight." Ryan directs me to an area with fewer trees and rougher terrain. As we ascend a steep incline, he speaks in my ear again. "Feel the accelerator losing power? You need to downshift now." I struggle to remember what combination of knobs and levers will achieve that action. I manage to puzzle it out and coerce the vehicle into cresting the hill. Now on even ground, I shift back to the gear I'd had it in before.

my wolf purred and I took in a deep breath enjoying the cold breeze ad smell of fresh air. "Let's shift and run into the woods!" she said "How do I shift? I don't know how to do that," I responded "I will handle it, just remove your clothes and I will show you," "Remove my clothes? All of them?!" "Yes, if we shift with clothes on they will rip," "What --- what if someone sees us naked?!" "They won't, let's go hide behind that tree!" I walked towards the tree and after removing my clothes, "okay now what?"

“Strength without control is useless. Now strike.” Steel clashed again and again. The rhythm was sharp and relentless. I watched every movement closely, correcting grips, kicking ankles apart when stances weakened, knocking blades aside when arms grew lazy. “The wolf shifters will hold their form until they feel their bones strain,” I commanded to another group shifting partially, claws extending while remaining upright. “You do not shift to escape pain. You shift to master it.” A growl echoed from one of the younger warriors as he forced himself through the transition. I did not soften.

I ask her. "We're probably going to need to shift. I'm not going to lie to you. When we shift the first time, it's going to be excruciatingly painful. Your body hasn't had time to change its structure, so it's going to feel like your body is ripping apart, but I promise it will only feel like this the first time." I'm not looking forward to the pain, but at least it will only be once. "Okay, when should we do it?" I ask anxiously. I want to get back to Shaun. Before Skye can answer, the van door opens. Lester and Adam look at me with sly smiles on their faces.

“It is simple. You will learn how to shift and dodge. Your body must move before your mind starts thinking too much.” One boy rubbed the side of his arm. “We have never done that.” “You will now.” Ren raised his chin a little. “Is it like stepping aside fast?” “Yes,” I said. “But without losing balance.” They nodded and looked determined. “Watch,” I said. I stepped out and moved to the side in one smooth motion. “You try,” I said. They copied me. Some leaned too far and had to catch themselves. Some moved late and made a heavy step. They almost bumped against each other.

But it seems her parents never taught her about shifting. “It’s your first shift,” I said softly through the mindlink. “It’s normal. Your body isn’t used to it yet.” “My bones still hurt,” she whimpered. “Lance… I don’t know how to make it stop.” First shifts were always like this, but it was less painful because we were always taught on how shifting works, but it seems was never taught which made hers seem painful. “It will pass,” I told her gently. “But you need to breathe… focus… picture yourself turning back to your human form.”

“Shift.” “What? No,” she pouts, “Did you forget I’m pregnant?” Every five minutes, she reminds the world she’s pregnant, so how could I forget? “Shifting is not advisable in the early stages of pregnancy, so do it,” I tell her, leaning against the tree. “That's the first step of getting you with my brother.” “I’m scared.” “We discussed this, Sera,” I sigh. “You have to get rid of that thing if you want any shot at starting over. You can’t go on a date smelling like another man’s pup.”