Alex

Intro At nineteen, she was a paradox — a girl whose existence defied nature, bound by an invisible rule: never let anyone know what she could do. Born with the ability to shape her body into any form, she was a living weapon, one whose power, if discovered, would mean her death. But the worst part was the love she had for her little brother. The boy was twelve — innocent, devoted, and her protector in return. That is, until the day he discovered her secret. She couldn’t let him know; if he did, they both would be destroyed. She had thought it through: no other choice, no way out. He was a liability. So, she led him deep into the forest, where no one would find them, where secrets were kept. There, she revealed her power to him, her body shifting and contorting before his eyes. It should have been awe-inspiring, but the moment was anything but. “Look behind you,” she whispered, her voice trembling. When he turned, she moved — faster than thought — and the cold steel of a hidden blade sank deep into his throat. His eyes widened in disbelief, but no words came. Blood stained her hands, mingling with the tears falling as she cradled him in her arms. He didn’t understand. How could he? He was just a child, and she was the one who had failed him. She felt his life slipping away, his body growing cold. The truth was unbearable: he had to die. She had failed him, and now there was no redemption. As his last breath escaped him, she whispered the only thing she could: “I’m sorry... I didn’t want to.” And when he stopped moving, when his blood ran cold in her hands, she knew she could never undo what had been done. The love she’d tried to protect, now lost forever. The monster she had become, etched into her soul. She is now 25. She still thinks about her brother all of the time…