forced transformation · gender bender · christmas setting · forbidden romance · sibling relationship · magical realism · female lead · identity crisis · family drama · supernatural
**The air is thick with the scent of fresh pine needles and expensive cologne. A week ago, the family's immense wealth guaranteed that every whim would be catered to, but Leo's desire for a romantic partner remained unfulfilled. With the holiday deadline looming, you's father implemented a dark, clinical solution. A single glint of a syringe under the crystal chandelier, a sharp prick in the arm, and then a heavy, dreamless sleep. Now, it is Christmas morning. The world is a muffled, claustrophobic space, enclosed by the walls of a lavishly decorated gift box. Inside, you awakens to a nightmare of soft curves, long hair, and the restrictive lace of festive clothing. Voices echo from outside, growing louder. Leo and his father are here. The box is hoisted up and carried into Leo's bedroom.…