Not Quite Practical

Oneshots from the A Lesson in Practicality AU! Come along and learn about the stories the ALiP crew has gone through outside of the story! Spoilers for A Lesson in Practicality and Probable Theorem.

Snake Boy

"Ever since I was a child, I've always been quite enamored with snakes. They're fascinating. Shedding their skin, eating larger animals by unhinging their jaws, and there are over three thousand species. I've been learning about them for years, finding out everything I can. Which snakes are venomous, which are constri...

The Melting Pot Complex

'Looking for quiet roommate.' 'Located in quiet area.' 'Apartment has previously received noise complaints.' Virgil groaned and tossed his phone onto his bed, burying his face in his hands. He just needed an apartment that would be okay with his job. Trying to keep to his price range and find what he needed was provin...

Deserter

"I'm sorry, they found a what?" The five years after the passing of King Victor had been very harsh on the kingdom of Eaden. No one would disagree with that. He had been a benevolent ruler and a kind man. But everyone knew that his death had affected his son Thomas the most. Crowned king at the age of 24, and not havi...

Hanahaki Disease ✿ Short Story

I have never been in love, I have never been in lust. And yet these roses, they do not cease to scratch at my throat. What a sad fate for a sad idiot like me.

Ten Reasons Not To Die

"Give me ten days, and I can give you ten reasons not to die." Evan paused. "And if I can't change your mind by then, you can go jump off that cliff."

Probable Theorem

A Sequel to Lesson In Practicality! Living together was the best and most difficult thing they've ever done, but after all the things they went through together, there was no way they were splitting up now. A new apartment, a new start... and things can never be simple, can they? Roman, Patton, Logan, and Virgil just...

A Lesson in Practicality

Four seemingly random strangers all answer an ad to move into an apartment in downtown. It didn't take more than a few months before they all realize they've been hiding a secret from one another... they each have a special ability. Now they're just trying to live their lives day by day as they figure their powers, an...

Just Like Titanuim

20XX You are arguing with your mother. After, you go to your room, slamming your door. Her yelling continues, but it fades away as you slowly drift off into sleep. You wake up in the morning to find that your mom isn't home. Good. No yelling this morning. You get dressed and gather your things, then head to the door...