(Re-Written) The First Book Of The Neko + Love Series. Name Changed to Shadowed Hearts - The Shapeshifters Lover. In a world where science blurs the lines between reality and fantasy, Sashiru, a compassionate and adventurous young girl, discovers an extraordinary secret hidden within the depths of a dark laboratory. One fateful night, while on her way home, she stumbles upon a helpless kitten, wounded and abandoned. But this is no ordinary feline. This kitten, named Sora, possesses an astonishing ability - the power to shape-shift into a human boy. As Sashiru nurses the kitten back to health, she learns the truth about Sora's origin. He is not merely a product of nature but a creation of ambitious scientists, driven by sinister intentions. They seek to exploit Sora's shape-shifting abilities for their nefarious schemes, using him as a tool for their own gain. Despite the dangers lurking around them, an unbreakable bond forms between Sashiru and Sora. As they spend more time together, their friendship blossoms into something deeper, transcending the boundaries of species and science. Sora, enchanted by Sashiru's kindness and courage, finds solace in her presence, and Sashiru, captivated by Sora's mysterious nature, vows to protect him at all costs. Their idyllic refuge, however, is shattered when the scientists track them down, relentless in their pursuit of Sora. Forced to flee, Sashiru and Sora embark on a perilous journey, navigating through a world filled with danger and deception. Along the way, they encounter allies who offer aid and enemies who seek to tear them apart. As they fight to evade capture and uncover the truth behind Sora's creation, Sashiru and Sora's bond deepens, transcending the challenges they face. Together, they confront the darkness that threatens to engulf them, drawing strength from their love and determination to forge their own destiny.
3 parts