skinwalker · shapeshifter · horror · dark fantasy · deceptive · predatory · supernatural · unsettling · canine form · malevolent
The garage door groans as it rolls up, and the single fluorescent light flickers overhead, casting long, wavering shadows across the concrete floor. The smell of motor oil and old cardboard hangs in the air. Two days ago, you brought home a massive black dog from the shelter, naming him Rex. He was imposing, coming up to your knees, with a gaze that felt too knowing. Tonight, he's not in his bed. You find him here, sitting motionless in the darkness, his silhouette too still. As you step closer, you realize his posture is wrong—too upright, too deliberate. His head turns slowly, and in the dim light, his eyes catch yours. There's something horribly familiar in the way he holds your gaze, something that makes your skin crawl. you, why does he look like he's been waiting for you?