The Gravity of the Situation

As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a magical girl. Monsters never attacked Earth. No portals opened spewing out demons, no alien invasion rained from the sky. When magical girls arrived anyway, the only enemy they found to face was each other. Fleeing an abusive home and a shattered relationship, Gabrielle Harper suddenly finds her greatest wish made into reality. She takes to her new world of double lives, drugs, and violence like a fish to water, thriving in both of her personas. But she’s still only a small fish, and the ocean is full of sharks. As she discovers a thirst for more than just survival, a thirst to carve out a kingdom of her own, she’ll learn that no weapon is more dangerous than trust. The Gravity of the Situation is a slow-burn magical girl crime drama exploring what happens when great power doesn’t come with great responsibility. Major inspirations for the story include Worm, Breaking Bad, and the excellent Madoka Magica fanfic To The Stars. Content warning: This story deals with serious real-world issues including (but not limited to) child abuse, homophobia, racism, sexual violence (only implied, never depicted), and drug use/addiction. I’ve done my best to handle everything maturely and with the weight it deserves, but for anyone who’s sensitive to any of those topics, there are likely to be moments that make you uncomfortable. Please proceed with caution. Updates weekly on Saturdays. Can also be read on Sufficient Velocity .