Quirky Stories

Kira has a system. It involves observation, data collection, and very clear rules-especially Rule #1: Do not let Ethan Fletcher get too close. Which shouldn't be a problem. Ethan is loud, chaotic, and deeply committed to being the most annoying person in her life. He climbs things he shouldn't climb, says things he shouldn't say, and does things he shouldn't do. Now, for reasons that are still unclear, he has a project he swears only Kira can help him with. There's a spreadsheet. There are rules. There are objectives. (There are also several suspicious attempts to add "kissing" to all of them.) Kira is determined to keep things under control. Friendly. Logical. Safe. Because Ethan is just Ethan. The guy next door. Her best friend's brother. The son her father never had. Practically family. Definitely not someone she wants to kiss. Probably. Genre: Teenage Romance/New Adult Romance This is a work of fiction. Any names or characters, businesses or places, events or incidents, are fictitious. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, or actual events is purely coincidental. I reserve all rights as @MaggieOHighley. Please do not copy or use my work anywhere without my permission. Thank you.

"𝘚𝘵𝘰𝘱 𝘮𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘯 𝘤𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘬 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥, 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘺𝘰𝘶? 𝘐 𝘥𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘤𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘭𝘥 𝘧𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘻𝘦𝘴... 𝘫𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘢𝘴 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘴 𝘺𝘰𝘶'𝘳𝘦 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘵 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘪𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯𝘴. 𝘋𝘰𝘯'𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘥𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘨𝘰 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘐 𝘤𝘢𝘯'𝘵 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸." In a world where everyone is racing to be Number One, 𝗬/𝗡 has the power to make the world stand still. As the daughter of hardworking restaurant owners, her life was balanced between serving spicy miso ramen and mastering her volatile Chronos Quirk. But when she enters U.A. High School, she hits a wall she can't simply "pause": 𝗞𝗮𝘁𝘀𝘂𝗸𝗶 𝗕𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗴𝗼. ​He's loud, explosive, and convinced the world revolves around his blast radius. She's the only one who doesn't flinch when he yells, preferring to tease him until he's seeing red just for the fun of it. But as the League of Villains rises and the pressure of being a hero mounts, the line between "hating his guts" and "needing his hand" begins to blur. Y/N can control the clock, but she's about to find out that when it comes to Bakugo, some moments are meant to be felt, not frozen.

In the neon-colored capital planet of Chigu, Karel enters the school believing she has to prove the worthiness of humans to the empire as a whole. However, just as we all think of ourselves as the "main character" of the universe, Karel is not the only new student dealing with this life changing transition. She is joined by Francis, a tall lanky alien dealing with the pressures of living up to his culture's high expectations for him. Also, Nichol, an artful and highly intelligent alien girl whose innate scientific skills fit well with her family's expectations, but conflict with her own personal aspirations. Finally, there is Kenny, the handsome athletic type alien whose flirty and confident exterior is hiding the dread he feels over the role he plays in his culture's competitive examination systems. Oh, and there is a space dog named... Space Dog. He was named by a bunch of 14 year-olds on their first day of school, so not too surprising. I heard one class named theirs "Pupper-nickle." While initially having very little in common, all four must band together to form a detective and mystery club in order to solve the case of Principal Hobbs' attempted assassination. Along the way, they learn how to deal with their own feelings of anxiety about their roles in society, relate to other cultures, understand the international relations of different peoples and civilizations, find love, and try to turn in their report on Earth history on time. Yes, even with an investigation going on, they still have homework to do. They are not raising slackers at this galactic imperial military high school, I will have you know.

"You've been working together for 3 years yet you've never even talked?" Stanley Barber x Fem!OC Follows events of I Am Not Okay With This (Netflix, 2020) The cover is made by yours truly :)) TW: Language, substances, slight violence and mental disorders !Anything that might be similar to another writing is purely coincidental, I do not intend to copy someone else's work!

Nam Min Joon is self-centered, demanding, and currently... homeless. After a disastrous mix of bad press and tax evasion rumors sends Nam Corp's stock into a tailspin, Min Joon is left penniless. Enter Bo Young, the assistant who knows his coffee order, his schedule, and now, his lack of a backup plan. Out of pity, she offers him a place to stay for seven days. But as "one week" stretches on, the corporate boundaries begin to blur. Bo Young is determined to restore Min Joon to his former glory just so she can finally have her apartment back and get some sleepㅡbut the more time they spend in close quarters, the more she realizes she might not want him to leave. #onc2026 prompt 48

The story continues as the mysterious warden of Zig-Zig is eventually informed about Herschel's escape. Against every principle of his precious Dalmicir school, Lyeasrakardsul submits and asks the Knomes for help before finally receiving the dreaded p-wyrd. Herschel is arrested as a chicken thief and brought to the town Stagna where he has been prejudged as a p-e-r-v-e-r-t by popular opinion, and where he will have some of the most significant encounters in his life.

Monsters? What are they? Crawlies salivating in Timmy's nightmares? Memories digested through jaws? Or, struggles chizzled into claws and fangs? Let's chomp on it and Slide down the gullet! From a goblin addicted to trolling to a treant painting itself gold, Buzz your mandables. after all, you might discover your monster...

Quirky philosophical, adventure sci-fi. Very adhd - jumps between moments in time to explore ideas and develop characters. Mostly something I'm working on just out of fun and seeing what comes out of my wacky brain. Please let me know if you enjoy it and have any feedback, thoughts, or ideas, as all that stuff massively motivates me. Even if it's just one person reading that makes a big difference :-)

Seventeen year old Meredith Marshall is in for a rude awakening as she is in the grips of figuring out what love really is. She's read nearly every romance novel under the sun, but still can't seem to win over any crush she has ever had. Her and Kaleb have been best friends since seventh grade. But, what Meredith doesn't know, is that Kaleb has liked her ever since. Devin is new, he's aesthetic and he's a really good friend. Meredith falls for his charm almost immediately. Will she be able to sort her true feelings out before everything is ruined, including her friendship with Kaleb? - UPDATES ON WEDNESDAYS -

#1 in MeandYou (June 14, 2025) #5 in QuietBoy (July 9, 2025) #4 in Quirky (Feb. 24, 2026) Before I can help it, I grin ear to ear, and his softened gaze starts to fade. His eyes narrow into slits, "Don't you dare-" "What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?" Instantly, Sawyer frowns, an unimpressed expression on his face. I smile, grabbing his cheeks and squishing them, "Don't make that face!!! C'mon, you gotta ask!! What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?" He glares at me, "We're not doing this shit, Mari-" "Yes, we are!!" I let go of his face, "You ready?!!" "No." "I'm gonna say it." "You better not-" "SoFISHticated." "You're a dumbass." ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ *Slow Burn, Lengthy Chapters, Long Story* This Story Takes Place in 2023-2024 Marianne Parker and Sawyer Cortez are complete opposites of each other. Marianne is a dad joke loving, talented musician who believes in finding the good in everything around her. Always smiling, laughing, kind to everyone, and an optimist. With a bubbly attitude and an outgoing personality, she's always looking to make a new friend. An all-around ray of sunshine. Sawyer, on the other hand, is a sarcastic, blunt, rude, and pessimistic bookworm. He doesn't believe there could be good in everything. He doesn't smile, doesn't laugh, and isn't interested in making new friends. Let alone, socializing. Hell, he BARELY tolerates his own friends. The total definition of a raincloud. Marianne's looking for a fresh start, and Sawyer wants a normal year of high school. When he meets Marianne, it becomes all too clear that there's something about her he can't ignore. From the way she walks, talks, laughs, and smiles, it's all distracting and unfamiliar to him. And, of course, he doesn't like that. In his efforts, he tries to ignore the feelings and avoid HER at all costs. But, that can be hard when the girl in question is EQUALLY interested in him too. Started August 2023 - ????

Four group of kids discovers an ancient, dusty compass (magical compass with great design that is shiny and attractive) in a forgotten attic trunk (one of the kid's parent attic), only to learn it doesn't point north-it points to hidden places no one else can find. Each time they follow its strange directions, they're whisked away to a new, fantastical location: a jungle where plants whisper secrets, a mountain peak guarded by talking winds, or an underwater city lit by glowing jellyfish. The compass belongs to the long-lost Hidden Compass Society, a league of explorers who once protected the world's forgotten wonders. Now, the kids must solve riddles, outsmart shadowy treasure hunters, and decide whether to keep the compass's magic a secret or share it with the world-all while juggling school and chores!

𝑺𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅 𝒊𝒇 𝒔𝒉𝒆 𝒉𝒂𝒅 𝒋𝒖𝒔𝒕 𝒃𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒅 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏... 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒕𝒉𝒊𝒔 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆 𝒃𝒚 𝒂 𝒈𝒉𝒐𝒔𝒕. Grace meets Ren, a charming stranger with a habit of stealing her popcorn. One weekend is all it takes for her to start thinking he might actually be the one - until he disappears. Except he doesn't stay gone for long. Dead and stuck on Earth, commitment phobic Ren has been assigned as Grace's spiritual advisor. And he can't move on until he's done "helping" her. Which would be easier for them both if Ren's idea of help didn't involve inserting himself into her life and insisting on finding her a date for her sister's wedding. Unfortunately, the longer he stays, the more complicated leaving starts to feel. A story about modern dating, messy romance, and the chaos of being ghosted... in more ways than one. AWARDS: The Triquetra Awards: 🥇Best Character 🥇Best Romantic Pairing 🥇Best Comedy TRIGGER WARNINGS: contains adult themes including strong language, references to sex and sexual assault, and mentions of death.

🌼 Where The Weird Things Bloom Ben Sturky has always been the punchline: gross, forgettable, too weird to love. But beneath the greasy hair and questionable scent collection is someone quietly yearning to be seen-not just stared at. Enter Nova Sterling, an artist with ink-stained fingers and a habit of falling for beautiful chaos. She's everything Ben isn't... or so the world thinks. When a chance encounter outside a thrift store sparks a slow, strange friendship, Nova and Ben find themselves tangled in sketches, secrets, and silent understanding. As walls begin to crack and labels lose meaning, they discover that maybe the weirdest love stories are the ones that bloom the brightest. For fans of oddball tenderness, offbeat banter, and slow-burn healing-this is where the weird things bloom. Original Story only on Wattpad

"Why is my life so boring?" Victoria, an outcast in her life. Average personality, plain looks, and a detachment from everything. Maybe not everything. Her precious games were the only exceptions, and perhaps spicy food. But what happens when she is given what she wished for? A restart in a new world. And for once, Victoria wished her life would be boring again. . . . Cover page is not mine ^^ Creds to the anime

Meet the Ouran Host Club. They have a great time until one faithful day Haruhi gets an unexpected visit from an unknown girl. And how will it balance with all the crazy stuff that happens at the host club. Well you my fan girl friend shall and will find out, when you read the book. You might laugh hard so be aware of the hilarious parts. (Sadly Ouran Host Club/ characters I do not own, but the characters I will show up you are) Love you guys, and please tell me what you think of it okay.

𝐒𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐨𝐞𝐬𝐧'𝐭 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐞. 𝐇𝐞 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐫. 🌊⋆｡𖦹 °.🐚⋆❀˖°🫧 ​The world is a courtroom, and Akriti Awasthi has already reached a verdict: everyone is guilty of being exhausting. A final-year law student with a gaze like a cold blade and a heart locked behind reinforced steel, she navigates the chaos of university life by observing from the shadows. She doesn't do "happily ever afters." She does reality. ​Then there is Tushar Bhuyan. ​A literature student who sees the world through a camera lens, Tushar is the living embodiment of a golden retriever warm, persistent, and hopelessly sincere. He's been carrying a torch for Akriti since their first day on campus, a quiet devotion he wears like a comfortable old sweater. ​But beneath the "Kenji Kishimoto" humor and the clumsy smiles lies a man who understands the gravity of the shadows Akriti hides in. Because love isn't just sunshine and poetry; in their world, love is a gamble. It's beautiful, it's intoxicating, and it's inherently dangerous. ​Akriti thinks she's the narrator of her own isolated story. Tushar knows he's just a character waiting for his cue. When their worlds finally collide, the risk isn't just heartbreak it's the terrifying possibility that the fiction she reads at night might actually be real, and the darkness she fears might finally be outshined.

"I heard about this neat thing at work today called art therapy," Frankie said, setting a stack of blank papers down in a heap. Opposite to the papers, she upended a jumbo-sized box of crayons onto the carpet, then made herself comfortable. The Skull was not impressed. "Art therapy is for children. You are a grown woman." Drawing a cartoonish frown in thick black crayon, Frankie held it up. "When you say that," she said, "I feel discouraged." --- Or; a young woman and a skull solve their problems with art

In a world where elite "speed talkers" are hired to deliver legal disclaimers, contracts, and even negotiations at impossible speeds, a young prodigy discovers that speaking with perfect precision faster than anyone can understand can push entire systems toward collapse.

Olivia Jessica Harold's life hasn't been all perfect surrounded by a white picket fence. With her mothers death, and departing words, in the back of her mind she has changed from the happy and fun loving person she used to be to withdrawn and depressed girl. Her dad's hatred and unacceptance of her hasn't helped either. When a small rumor that had stared around the school, turned to full on accusing and unwanted drama Olivia was more than ready to shrug it off. But, she wasn't able to shrug it off when the accusations where of her murdering the very woman she had told to go die. With everything hitting close to home, and with her change, their was no one to help her, no one to hold her hand and say everything's going to be okay in the end. Olivia turned to the inevitable, suicide. Though, what will happen when her plan to kill herself has failed? What will happen when she meets new people, people that actually seem to care about her? But what happens when the very thing, apart from her mothers death, that drove her to suicide comes back? And what if, it's full blown and ready to be exposed to the world? Not only is that happening, but the inevitable is happening too, she is being forced to live with her father and his blonde bimbo of a new wife. Both she won't call "mom" and "dad" and sticks to first names. Being forced to go back to the school were everything started. She is being forced to see the people who drove her to it all. Olivia's about to find out something that she hasn't felt in a while. Hope.

A collection of stories focusing on Dot's journey through the Forest of Lost Souls as he grows, learns, and tries to find a way back home.