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Quirky Row Chapter 20: Special Delivery

Chapter 20: Special Delivery

(Monday, October 4th, 2123)

It was the early morning, and the work week was about to get started all across Stilwater.

At eight am on the dot, a figure appeared out front of the Philips Building, and after getting out of a heavily tricked-out crimson Atlasbreaker truck, marched into Ultor headquarters.

Jaime, the same receptionist from before, was sitting at her desk, already typing away on her computer and organizing her boss�...

Is It Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 15

Chapter 15: Growing the Familia

Today promised to be a fairly easy-going day for Taylor. Bell, Lili, and Welf had gone to hunt in the Dungeon, the former wanting to test out his new-found strength. That meant Bell would be running around the 10th or 11th Floor having fun cutting up Orcs to test his newfound power. Taylor hadn’t been interested in joining them, wanting to let Bell have his fun. Meanwhile, Hestia was at the Denatus, which promised to last the whole day, or ...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 52

Chapter 52: Valentine’s Debacle

It was several weeks after my brilliant idea to combine arithmancy and runes with computer codes and I was back at the office, working on something I’d wanted to do for a while, now.

“Inky, Dobby, thank you both for coming,” I said, looking at the two House Elves who’d appeared in front of my desk when I’d called for them. Remus was standing nearby, watching things with an intrigued expression on his face. He knew about my i...

Quirky Row Chapter 19

Chapter 19: Luftwaffe

(Monday, October 4th, 2123)

“Um, not to tell you what to do, boss, but shouldn’t we have some, I dunno, back up with us?” Defender asked nervously. Pierce had taken his helmet off, so it was easy for Skunk to tell how queasy he looked.

“The boys did what needed to be done, and they have their hands full taking care of the Brotherhood goons we rolled over at the concert,” Playa said as he looked up from a series of beakers and vial...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Rabbit Rising

As Taylor had assumed, Bell had done it. By beating the Minotaur on his own, he’d earned a Level Up. He was now Level 2, which marked him as being part of the elite. Over fifty percent of all adventurers were Level 1, and would likely never make it beyond that. Bell had just jumped that gap, and in record time.

The previous record for going from Level 1 to 2 was exactly a year. And said record holder had been none other than Ais Wallenstein...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 51

Chapter 51: Runesmithing

Christmas break ended with little fanfare, but left us with a lot of new things to worry about. Having Harry know about the basilisk ahead of time would hopefully change things for the best. And I’d been able to give him several vials worth of Petrification Draught before he went back to Hogwarts.

Sirius and Remus were also now completely onboard with me and extremely wary of Dumbledore. Though the presence of the former did make things a bi...

Quirky Row Chapter 18

Chapter 18: Thank You, And Goodnight!

(Friday, October 1st, 2123)

The air was starting to cool, and the people in Stilwater were starting to bundle up. Gone were the short-shorts, croptops, and sandals. It was autumn, and the island off the coast of California was very much starting to show it.

Of course, this being Stilwater, and an American city in general, the slight coolness didn’t bother everyone, and in some cases, was embraced as new fashion was brought...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Overcoming Fear

“And… done! What do you think?” Welf asked as he stepped away from the mannequin.

“It looks good,” Taylor said, looking the suit of armor up and down. Her old outfit had been damaged, and the repairs she’d been able to do to it on her own had been limited. Now, though, with somebody who knew what they were doing? It looked a lot better.

“Try it on!” Welf offered, and she took him up on that offer, stepping behind a cur...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 50

Chapter 50: A Very Marauder Christmas

I stared at the scruffy man in front of me as he sat on my couch. He stared back.

“So… you’re Sirius Black?” I inquired slowly, raising an eyebrow at the man who needed a sandwich, a shower, and a hug. And not necessarily in that order.

“Yup. And you’re Erroneous’ brat, huh?” the escaped convict replied, before snorting. “You certainly have his chin.”

I rubbed my chiseled and very manly jawline. “...

Quirky Row Chapter 17

Chapter 17: Jailbait

(Saturday, September 25th, 2123 (early afternoon))

“Well, it looks like another dead end,” Pierce sighed, rubbing his forehead in frustration as he put his phone down. Shaundi helpfully placed a glass of water in front of him. There was also a joint to go with it instead of aspirin, but it was the thought that counted.

“Still no info on why Jessica was transporting several hundred pounds worth of fucking Nazi gold?” Play...

Quirky Row Chapter 16

Chapter 16: A Heroic Meeting

(Saturday, September 25th, 2123)

“What the actual shit?!” Stampede, Stilwater’s Number Ten hero, growled loudly.

Simon glanced over at the person who’d spoken, a flicker of amusement darting across his features. Stampede had always been rather loud, but today he was in rare form, bellowing expletives at the Saints and the Brotherhood while the rest of the heroes in the meeting looked on.

Almost all of the city’s heroe...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Interlude 2

Bell was excited. Well, somebody would say he was always that way, but today was different! Today – and yesterday – had been simply amazing!

Yesterday, Taylor had given him a Skill – and wasn’t that the coolest thing ever?! – then Lili had moved in, and then they’d made friends with Welf, a really cool guy who was almost as tall as Taylor!

Then today, they’d all gone into the Dungeon as a party and he’d gotten a chance to ...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 49

Chapter 49: Christmas Eve

“Oh, you both look so cute!” Delilah gushed, and Mrs. Finch-Fletchley nodded, leaning in for a dreaded cheek pinch.

Harry pouted, not at all liking being called ‘cute,’ while Justin wore a resigned expression as he accepted the compliments and pinches.

Harry had decided to spend Christmas Break with me this year. I’d offered but hadn’t expected him to agree. I was touched he’d accepted. Though he was also going to spend ti...

Quirky Row Chapter 15

Chapter 15: Bank Error in your Favor

(Friday, September 24th, 2123)

“Yes… uh-huh… got it, thanks,” Playa muttered into his cellphone before hanging up with a sigh. He then leaned back in his chair and cast a morose look over his lieutenants.

They had all assembled in the gang’s office in the mission, hopeful for an update which had finally just come in after two long days of waiting.

“How is he?” Pierce asked nervously, wringing his hands as ...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 11

Chapter 11: A Blacksmith joins the Team!

“Welf? What do you want with that sorry excuse for a blacksmith?” the store’s clerk asked. The shop that had sold the breastplate was open, which was good, but the clerk wasn’t being very helpful.

“We were just hoping to talk to him,” Bell said.

“Look, you won’t find whatever it is you’re hoping to find with Welf,” the clerk stated, waving them off dismissively. “He’s wasting his talent.”

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Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 48

Chapter 48: Growing New Business

“Alright, everyone! Places!” I called out, and all around the room the workers in the potion brewing workshop moved away and took up position nearby to watch and record my work. It was early on a chilly Monday morning in November, and I was excited to see if the latest experiment would work.

Slowly, I brought out Duncan’s cage from its spot, and removed my loyal pet toad from within, placing him onto a wooden desk. I then took ou...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 10

Chapter 10: The Power of Skills

“Are you sure this is what you want to do?” Hestia asked, raising an eyebrow at Taylor as she fed some Killer Ant Magic Stones to Anne. The cave that the monster had dug was a crude hole in the church’s yard obscured behind some rubble, but the Killer Ant Taylor had adopted didn’t seem to mind the cramped conditions. Nor did the rest of the swarm.

“She needs our help, Hestia,” Taylor replied as she patted Anne’s head. It c...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 47

Chapter 47: Death Days

As I put away the dishes after a nice and simple pasta dinner, I couldn’t help but worry about the lack of news regarding my most recent scheme. It’d been a week since Remus Lupin and I had sent the messenger bat to Sirius Black, and so far, there was no word. Had Wiggles made it? Did the spells work?

There was no way to know, and nothing else to do but wait, as much as it grated. I didn’t know the first thing about escaping a prison, let ...

Quirky Row Chapter 14

Chapter 14: Paint the Streets Red

(Wednesday, September 22nd, 2123)

“…and that is why you only flush biodegradable stuff down the shitter. Any other questions?” Playa inquired, eyes sweeping over a bunch of Saints who were looking down at the floor, unable to meet his disappointed gaze.

“Alright. I’m going to assume you’ve learned your lesson from this. Otherwise, if this happens again, you all get a double session of Johnny Gat’s ‘Motivational T...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 9

Chapter 9: Curses and Companionship

“Good afternoon,” a sleepy-looking brunette woman with dog ears said in greeting. She’d perked up a bit when the door had opened, but slumped a bit when she saw it was just Taylor.

“Your customers will cry if you treat them like that,” the Mistress of the Swarm said, and the Captain of the Miach Familia snorted.

“Customer? More like our supplier. You sell more ingredients for potions then you actually buy.”

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 46

Chapter 46: The Crucible

‘I hope Harry’s ride to Hogwarts is going well,’ I thought to myself as I entered my apartment.

After dropping off the kids, Mr. Weasley had kindly taken me back to my apartment. I’d offered him a cup of tea and to show him around the place, but he’d declined. As much as he wanted to see how Muggles lived, he still had work to do. The day kids rode the Hogwarts express was technically a Ministry holiday, but unfortunately he’d need...

Quirky Row Chapter 13

Chapter 13: Interlude 2

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Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 8

Chapter 8: Seventh Floor Bounty

“Bell… what did you do this time?” Taylor asked with a sigh, running a hand over her face. It was the next day, and the two were raring to go back into the Dungeon after their day off. They had made it to the front of the Tower, only for a young girl to approach Bell and ask about joining them in the Dungeon for the day.

“I didn’t do anything!” the fourteen-year-old albino spluttered out. Taylor just raised an eyebrow, and g...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 45

Chapter 45: Knobheads and Broomsticks

Harry POV

Harry was excited as he followed Captain Wood and the rest of the Gryffindor Quidditch team out onto the field. The September air was brisk, but it was refreshing after so many days inside the castle.

Of course, he was mainly excited about flying. Sure, he liked Quidditch, but flying around on a broom was his true passion!

Yet when they approached the training grounds, his eyes narrowed as he spotted a slew o...

Quirky Row Chapter 12

Chapter 12: Waste Not, Want Not

(Thursday, September 16th, 2123 AD)

“Fuck!” Johnny Gat snarled, kicking the wall angrily as he hung up his cellphone. His foot left a hole in the cheap drywall, causing Playa to sigh and silently add another addition to the list of things to fix around the old mission building.

‘Although I completely understand where he’s coming from,’ Playa thought, looking over at his other lieutenants. Pierce and Shaundi also looked e...

Is it Wrong to Skitter in a Dungeon? Chapter 7

Chapter 7: Elephants and Silk

“Ugh! I can’t believe you did that!” Hestia cried out, throwing her hands into the air in disbelief while pacing back and forth in front of Taylor. “Sharing your stats with that elephant-faced buffoon! Why would you do that?!”

“I felt it would be better to have a working relationship with the people who run the city’s police, or the closest thing this place has,” Taylor replied.

Bell watched their back and forth, wis...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 44

Chapter 44: Back to Hogwarts

The night air was starting to become a bit nippy. Not quite cold, but definitely chilly, especially whenever the wind blew. Thankfully, Harry and I were only standing in front of the doors for a couple seconds before it was opened.

“Welcome, Harry! Edward! So glad you could make it!” Mr. Weasley said exuberantly, ushering us inside.

“Thanks for having us over,” I said.

“The food smells great!” Harry chimed in. I cou...

Quirky Row Chapter 11

Chapter 11: Reunion Tour

(Saturday, September 11th, 2123)

“Phew! Yesterday sure was a blast!” Playa chuckled, leaning back in his seat at his desk, feet kicked up. His Holy Trinity was with him, all enjoying themselves and basking in the relative success of the meet up with Maero. Sure, they didn’t get anything substantial, but they beat up a hero and didn’t die, which was a win in Playa’s book.

Right now, he felt like celebrating with his lieutenants,...

Harry Potter Squib Tales Chapter 43

Chapter 43: Back to School Shopping

“Welp, here we are,” I said, shaking my head a bit to clear it after getting popped over to the Burrow by Inky. We were on the walkway leading up to the crooked tower, and it smelled nice, a bit of rain having come through last night.

“We should have flown,” Harry grumbled, not fond of traveling via House Elf either.

“I doubt it’d be smoother, certainly slower, and we’d stand out like a pair of sore thumbs,” I ...

Quirky Row Chapter 10

Chapter 10: Underground Deals

(Friday, September 10th, 2123)

It had been a week since the hostile takeover of Tee’N’Ay, and things had been going well for the Third Street Saints. The Saints had bitten off a bunch of Brotherhood territory in the Docks and Truckyard, just as Pierce had planned.

The Barrio was still firmly under Brotherhood control, but Maero and his goons had been focusing most of their attention on repelling attacks from the Sons of Samedi o...