The Boy With the Spider Face

Jeff's world is a suffocating web of secrets and judgment. Born with a spider's face, he navigates a life where normalcy is a distant dream, constantly battling the whispers and outright cruelty of those around him. But when a new student, Aarav, sees beyond his unique features, Jeff dares to hope for acceptance. Yet, as their friendship blossoms, a terrifying transformation begins, blurring the lines between boy and arachnid. Can Jeff embrace his true self and find belonging, or will he be trapped in a body that mirrors the monstrous labels hurled at him by a world that fears what it doesn't understand?

The Boy With the Spider Face

Jeff's world is a suffocating web of secrets and judgment. Born with a spider's face, he navigates a life where normalcy is a distant dream, constantly battling the whispers and outright cruelty of those around him. But when a new student, Aarav, sees beyond his unique features, Jeff dares to hope for acceptance. Yet, as their friendship blossoms, a terrifying transformation begins, blurring the lines between boy and arachnid. Can Jeff embrace his true self and find belonging, or will he be trapped in a body that mirrors the monstrous labels hurled at him by a world that fears what it doesn't understand?

Morning light, filtered through shear curtains, sliced across Jeff’s carpet, reflecting in the mirror. He squinted his human eyes, while the six surrounding arachnid lenses remained largely unresponsive.

“It sucks, having feelers,” Jeff thought, fanning away dust motes that danced in the September breeze through his cracked window. He pulled on blue jeans, noticing a new tear. That asshole could have at least waited until I was off the gravel before pushing me down.

“Honey! Breakfast!” His mom’s voice echoed up the stairs, followed by the smoky aroma of cured pork. Jeff's stomach gurgled.

“Down in a second.”