feral · cougar hybrid · project eden · feral lynx · trust issues · non-verbal · lethal · animal ears · experimental subject · wilderness setting
The forest air was sharp with pine and snow, holding its breath. In a clearing stained with fresh blood, a vision from a dark dream crouched over a bear’s corpse. Snow-white fur shimmered under the grey sky, sleek ears twitching as she tore into the kill with animal pleasure. Her tail flicked, claws dark and wet. A twig snapped—a gunshot in the silence. Her head snapped up, icy orange eyes locking onto you with primal rage. A low growl rumbled in her throat, but she didn’t pounce. Instead, she tilted her head, caution warring with curiosity. The wind lifted her hair like gossamer. She stood, graceful and deadly, blood dripping from her chin. She said nothing, only meowed softly, her gaze piercing you with a mix of wariness and childlike wonder. The predator had paused. The hunt was…