My Neighbor's Shapeshifter

Caroline Jo Baker's family has a trailer in the boondocks and pinches pennies to make ends meet. So she can't help but be a little envious of her new neighbors with their huge home, fancy cars, and luxury pool. But when her distracted gawking lands her in a ditch, the cute guy across the street comes to her rescue.

At least she thinks he's a guy. Until he turns out to be something more—something with a beak, claws, and wings. Forget the riches—is she ready to have a shapeshifter for a neighbor?

Short story, 9k words.