A Weekly Group for a Monthly Problem (Urban Fantasy Short Story)

Spilling secrets, crushed coffee cups, and nervous glances. ☕🐺🌕In this urban fantasy short story, Shelby attends a peer support group with a twist. But no one wants to admit to the secret they all share. What happens when personal struggles and supernatural secrets collide in the same circle of chairs?Welcome to Episode 2 of Season 3—our fiction season, where I’m sharing original short stories from my urban fantasy universe. This week’s tale, A Weekly Group for a Monthly Problem, explores werewolfism as a metaphor for chronic illness, blending real-world support group dynamics with supernatural tension.After the story, I’ll share how this scene grew from a character backstory exercise, why peer groups are so powerful, and how metaphors in fantasy can illuminate real-life experiences.If you’re looking for peer support like I discussed in this episode, please check out intherooms.com (all genders) or sherecovers.org (women and nonbinary people).Want more fiction, folklore, and fun in your life? ➡ Read my fiction: https://opinionsofawolf.com/publications ➡ Follow me on Instagram for behind-the-scenes content: @opinionsofawolf ➡ Sign up for my newsletter to get exclusive updates straight to your inbox: https://opinionsofawolf.com/newsletter/ ➡ Support the show on Ko-fi: https://ko-fi.com/8d2240b19703eab