Special People is a web serial about people with unique and unusual powers and abilities. It’s superpower fiction with a fistful of twists. From a human cell phone to a man who can conjure bacon out of thin air, these are unique, interesting characters, special people with their own special problems…

The world of Special People holds many stories, some of which will be told on this site. Some stories will be told in a single update, while others will span several weeks, or even months.

Beginning January 31, Special People will update every Tuesday and Thursday. You can start from the beginning, go straight to the most recent chapter, or find where you left off with the Chapter List.

The Setting

The events of Special People take place in and around Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. The timeline is present day. Many real locations are mentioned and referred to within the stories. Why not look them up online and get a feel for where things are happening?

The Characters

Story arcs vary in length, so some characters are one-offs, their stories told in single installments, while others show up repeatedly, spanning multiple chapters or arcs.

Check the wiki for a list of characters who have appeared so far.

The Stories

Special People is in its third main story arc. Here are the arcs so far:

Hands-On
King of the Dark
Who Killed Walter Carton?

There have also been several short stories about various characters. You can find them all listed on the Chapter List page.