Feral: A short story

Gemma Amor, a writer nominated for both Bram Stoker and British Fantasy Awards, presents Feral. This short story follows Margot, a woman with a stable career, health, and relationship who feels increasingly exhausted by her existence. She harbors deep hatred for her own body, spending hours scrutinizing her appearance yet always finding it lacking. Dysmorphia becomes central to her experience as her physical form and mindset begin to shift in unsettling ways. The narrative tracks Margot’s evolution into a middle-aged werewolf, described here as Ginger Snaps for the perimenopausal generation. The plot intensifies during one terrible night where she crosses an irreversible threshold. A fox appears within this tale, adding to the supernatural elements. Amor draws on gothic and horror traditions to explore bodily autonomy and self-loathing. The story is organized as a single continuous narrative without chapter breaks in this edition. Readers who enjoy body horror and psychological thrillers will appreciate this work. Those seeking lighthearted romance or traditional werewolf lore may find the tone too bleak. The book suits fans of Bram Stoker Award winners looking for modern takes on classic monsters. It does not appeal to readers uncomfortable with intense depictions of self-hatred or physical transformation.