
by Michell A. Lokes
Alex, a 17-year-old boy with a dangerous secret, lives in a village that fears and hunts anything unnatural. Unknown to everyone around him, he is a Wolfwalker—a rare being able to shift between human and wolf at will, a power he gained through forbidden magic. By day, he blends in as an ordinary villager; by night, he runs free in the forest as a gray wolf, hiding his true nature from those who would turn on him. During one of his daytime ventures into the forest, Alex is discovered and attacked by Ethan, an 18-year-old Wolfwalker and the son of a powerful tribal chief. Ethan, a black wolf in his transformed state, initially sees Alex as a threat—an outsider intruding on sacred territory. Forced to defend himself, Alex shifts back into his human form, revealing his identity. Ethan follows suit, wary but curious. Sensing something different, he cautiously approaches and realizes Alex is not an enemy, but one of them. Through Ethan, Alex is brought into a hidden tribe of Wolfwalkers who have lived in secrecy, preparing for an inevitable conflict with nearby human settlements—including Alex’s own village. As tensions rise and war looms, Alex finds himself torn between two worlds: the people he grew up with and the tribe that shares his true nature. While helping the Wolfwalkers prepare for battle, Alex grows closer to Ethan, whose loyalty to his family and tribe is matched by a quiet strength and compassion. Alongside Ethan’s younger sister, Ester, the group navigates the fragile line between survival and destruction. As trust deepens and feelings develop between Alex and Ethan, Alex must confront the consequences of his secret and decide where he truly belongs. With war approaching, his choice could determine not only his own fate, but the future of both humans and Wolfwalkers.
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