The Magical Girl Misfits

Introduction:

Here you will find the author's notes for world building and character design about the fictional story The Magical Girl Misfits. I have taken inspiration from the many anime shows that I have watched and I have also lightly used AI to generate some information. Most of what is contained in here is the very rough drafts of this information. I'll be coming back in here to refine the information as I create the world, however, I wanted to be transparent about where I've taken my inspirations from. I will also note with the use of AI that I primarily use it for image generation, because I'm not an artist -- I'm lucky I can draw a straight line! But I also use this technology to help with outlining, name generation, to help me understand some of the more complicated nuances of established systems, such as the economic systems and advanced mathematics that are used within the story framework. I'll also be using AI to ensure that my characters are staying in their designated character voices, because I've noticed that sometimes when I write, my characters just end up sounding like how I talk -- boring!! With continued practice, I'll be getting better at my writing style, and with that, I won't have to rely on using various technologies as guide rails for my creative writing. The full story will be posted in Episodes (Chapters) on my Patreon page. Please note that the contents of these pages, the plot and characters are copyright Kaitlyn Kokoro a.k.a. "Senkusha" (c) 2024.

Synopsis:

Hikari Amaretasu has always dreamed of being a magical girl, and now, in Eclipston, she’s finally made it. With her radiant light magic and boundless optimism, she’s eager to join AFC, the Arcane Forces Command—the organization responsible for keeping magic in balance.

But the job isn’t quite what she expected.

Her new team? A mismatched group of magical misfits led by Commander Quinn, a world-weary veteran who reluctantly transforms into a frilly, pink magical girl. There’s Matila, a shadowy goth with no patience for rules, Avery, a technomancer more interested in gadgets than teamwork, and Kai Hart, the calm, fluid energy manipulator who brings balance to the chaos.

Together, they must protect Star City from SHADOW, a dangerous group bent on unraveling the harmony of magic and bringing back the ancient, selfish ways of power and control. With each mission, the Misfits will face not only magical threats but also their own doubts, insecurities, and differences.

In this city where magic is precise, mathematical, and bound to the laws of nature, will they be able to find their own balance?

Episodes:

The following Episodes are not final contenders, these are only brainstormed matter at this point. Nothing is for certain until the words are on the page. Consider this list as only a rough draft.

1. A Sparkling New Recruit: Matilda, excited to start her dream job, meets her new team of misfits for the first time. Her optimism quickly fades as she realizes her teammates are far from the ideal magical heroes she imagined. Morgan’s burned-out attitude, Ravenna’s rebellious streak, and the chaos that follows Kai and Avery make Matilda wonder if she’s really cut out for this job.
2. Coffee Break Chaos: During a quiet day at STAR HQ, Morgan’s much-needed coffee break is interrupted by a sudden magical disturbance. The Misfits must respond to a rogue elemental spirit wreaking havoc in the city’s central park. However, Morgan’s caffeine dependency becomes a problem when he can’t get his magic to work without his mug, and the others have to cover for him
3. Shadow Play: A mysterious figure from SHADOW is causing magical disturbances in the lower districts. Ravenna, with her affinity for shadows, is sent in to track them down. However, when she meets Dmitri, a SHADOW operative who knows how to manipulate shadows just as well as she does, she finds herself torn between her duty and a strange connection to him.
4. Time Out: During a routine mission, Morgan’s time magic malfunctions, leaving him and Matilda trapped in a time loop where they relive the same 30 minutes over and over. With only Matilda’s light magic and her wits, they must figure out how to break the loop. Along the way, Morgan opens up to Matilda about his burnout and past, deepening their bond.
5. Technomancer's Touch: Avery’s latest invention goes haywire during a field test, causing the city’s entire electrical grid to glitch and sending out a pulse that attracts the attention of SHADOW. The Misfits must work together to fix the grid while dealing with the fallout from Avery’s tech-malfunction, all while fending off a SHADOW strike team.
6. Starlight Festival Showdown: Star City’s annual Starlight Festival celebrates the harmony of magic and light, but SHADOW takes the opportunity to disrupt the event with a massive spell that threatens to dim the stars themselves. Matilda must lead the team to stop the attack, discovering hidden potential in her magic along the way.
7. Reflections in Time: While investigating magical disruptions at an ancient site outside Star City, Morgan and Kai encounter a SHADOW artifact capable of distorting time. Both Morgan and Kai get trapped in a dimension where time is fractured, and they must work together to escape—despite their vastly different views on magic.
8. Secrets of the Old Ruins: The Misfits uncover a hidden SHADOW hideout in the Old Star City Ruins. Inside, they find ancient relics of magical power, but touching them triggers dangerous magical traps. Avery must use her technomancy to disable the traps, while the others fend off SHADOW operatives trying to claim the relics.
9. Tides of the Moon: A rare lunar eclipse is causing magical energy surges throughout Star City. Matilda and the team must track down and stabilize the Ley Line energy before it causes a citywide magical disaster. However, Ravenna and Dmitri cross paths again, and their growing connection complicates the mission.
10. Double Agent: The Misfits uncover a SHADOW mole within STAR. As suspicions rise, the team struggles to trust one another. Matilda tries to hold the group together, but tensions flare when Morgan becomes the prime suspect. In the end, the mole is revealed, leading to a tense standoff.
11. Balance of Power: SHADOW has developed a way to manipulate Star City’s Ley Lines to siphon magic for themselves. The Misfits are sent on a high-stakes mission to stop them, but it will require perfect teamwork and mastery of their respective abilities. This time, Morgan steps up as a leader, despite his exhaustion, and helps the team work in harmony to restore the balance of magic.
12. Shattered Stars: SHADOW launches their most dangerous plan yet, aiming to throw Star City into total magical chaos. Dmitri’s true allegiance is revealed, breaking Ravenna’s heart in the process. With the city’s magical infrastructure on the verge of collapse, the Misfits must come together to stop SHADOW once and for all. Each member faces their greatest challenge, and Matilda unlocks the full potential of her light magic in a final battle against SHADOW’s leader.