Tahira stood tall, her heart pounding in her chest. She knew that she had to face her fear head-on if she was to succeed. She took a deep breath, and then began to transform into her werewolf form.
As she transformed, Tahira felt a surge of power and strength flow through her. Her senses grew sharper, and she could see the gaunt figure more clearly. She could smell its scent, a pungent mixture of decay and corruption.
The gaunt figure laughed, its eyes glowing with malevolent intent. "You think your werewolf form will protect you?" it sneered. "I am the manifestation of your deepest fear, Tahira. I know your secrets, your weaknesses. I will use them against you."
Tahira snarled, baring her teeth. She knew that she had to be brave, to face her fear head-on. She charged forward, her claws outstretched.
The gaunt figure laughed again, and then reached out with a bony hand. Tahira felt a cold, clammy touch on her shoulder, and she spun around, her claws swiping wildly.