When I was writing Skinners - A Love Story, the title came early. I knew I wanted an ancient shapeshifting race, but I wasn't sold on writing them as straight monsters. So, I committed to my own title and decided to create a race that could become any human being and that both loved and feared humans. The Jhuun could be a great boon to mankind. Instead, they hide in the shadows because they know people destroy what they don't understand. Still, the Jhuun are drawn to humans in a deep emotional bond, occassionally marrying. It creates some interesting situations.
So... how likely is it that there are shapeshifters out there in the night? Let's take a look:
https://paranormalauthority.com/shapeshifters/
If you like, there is an extended excerpt from Skinners on this website:
https://chrisrikerauthor.com/news/short-stories/they-love-you-they-want-to-be-you
Or jump right in and enjoy:
https://chrisrikerauthor.com/news/novels/skinners-a-love-story
