Not all shifters turn into magnificent, terrifying beasts.

Life presents particular mortifications when your alternate form is a dung beetle or a bumblebee.

Despite the complications and challenges, even the most innocuous transformation can bring inspiration and power even if you're a raccoon or hamster.

12 stories of change and self-discovery.

12 explorations of the trials and tribulations resulting from

small shifts.

Featuring stories by

Chris McMahen, Finnian Burnett, Mitchell Toews, Shawn L. Bird, Jarrod K. Williams, Lee F. Patrick, Patricia Lloyd, Jessica DeLand, Batya Guarisma, Philip Mann, and Andrew G. Cooper