Some time ago when I started thinking about a Worm fic, three ideas came to mind. This is one of them, which now seems to have started to turn into a real story. Updates will be sporadic in all probability. It's considerably darker than most of my other work, but nowhere near the level of insane grimness of most Worm fics. (title changed on 2018-07-10)

The sun rises over Brockton Bay.

The world first saw Harry Bailey in a photo kneeling on a road before the Endbringer the Simurgh. The Simurgh's psychic scream drove entire cities mad. In Harry, it woke something else entirely. He never told the heroes what happened. After all, how could a young boy explain memories he could not possibly have, of a powerful, ancient sorcerer from a universe that preceded his own?

When Taylor Hebert controlled bugs, she killed a god. When she can forge soul-severing swords so powerful that the Endbringers themselves are left trembling in terror? Run, god. Run far, far away. (A rewrite of the original With Grace and Elegance).

When Taylor Hebert controlled bugs, she killed a god. When she can create soul severing swords with abilities so numerous and powerful that the Endbringers themselves are left in terror? Run, god. Run far, far away.

A different upbringing leaves Harry Potter with an early knowledge of magic and a view towards the Wizarding World not as an escape from the Dursleys, but as an opportunity to learn more about it. Unfortunately, he quickly finds that there are many elements in this new world that are unwilling to leave the Boy-Who-Lived alone.

Where a girl finds true friends when she looks within. And where friends see what lies beneath the surface.

After a rather painful revelation and deciding to try to leave the Wizarding World behind, Harry accepts an invitation. One that may very well put him at odds with the Hellsing Organization.

When Louise initially fails the Summoning Ritual she tries again, pleading internally for something, anything to answer her call. Her heartfelt plea reaches far out, even to the outer reaches of the Cosmos where the Great Ones reside. And the Great Ones are sympathetic in spirit…

During a business trip to the Elemental Countries, Hope Potter finds herself with new friends in a Hidden Village called Suna. There she meets the Sand Siblings, and realizes that she has other options than playing to the Headmaster's tune. Can she save Gaara from his lonely existence, or will Hope be drawn into a battle she can't win? Hope/Gaara