Stories by Babs Yerunkle
Jade 1: Coming Out
Jared finally found a way to fight back against his abusive father. Jinn was a projection of his inner self, but why was Jade a girl? And... Was Jared, now calling himself Jade, EVER going to start growing up?
Jade 2: Away from Home
Jared can summon a ghostly spirit: Himself. If you think that's confusing, imagine how Jared feels! He's beside himself. But an even bigger question is: Why is the spirit female?
Jade 3: Being a Girl
"Jade" is now dressing as a girl full time. Can she pass, while living in a dorm with other girls? As if that wasn't enough of a challenge, she needs to get a job, learn to be a mutant, and cope with horrors from beyond. It isn't easy, being a girl.
Jade 4: Bottle a Jin
Jade dies. At least, she's pretty sure she died. Her spirit-self has
vanished, and doesn't seem to exist any more. Meanwhile, the group of rich,
snobby, good-looking mutants collectively known as "The Alphas" are creating
new schemes to enrich themselves at the expense of others. Could there be a
connection? And also, just how sweet will revenge be?
Jade 5: Redefining Jade
Jade has been passing as a female for a month now, and she's desperate to become a REAL girl. But in a school as dangerous as Whateley, survival needs to be her top priority. It's time for Jade to take a good look at herself and decide exactly what kind of person she wants to be when she grows up.
Jade 6 – Dreams and Awakenings
The on-going story of Jade. Her encounter with the "BIT-slicer machine" changes her in more ways then she planned on.....
Jade 7: Over the Top
Jinn helped Demona achieve her dreams... sort of. So they should be bosom buddies now, right? But Jinn’s boyfriend has wandering eyes, and they keep wandering in the direction of a certain well-endowed gargoyle. If there’s a competition for the boys, Demona is already way out in front, so when Jinn decides to give tit for tat the battle is pushed Over The Top.
Jade 8 – EXAMS
Jade’s worried about the end of the semester, and exams. Particularly the dreaded “combat finals.” Oh, and along the way, she’ll be dealing with sadistic surgeons, mercenary emporiums, strange babies, and a super-powered vegematic.
The Bad Seeds
An odd little vignette, intended as an introduction. Don’t expect it to go anywhere, although in the end, it goes everywhere.
The
Braeburn Report
A pair of scientist attempt to answer two crucial questions: Will mutants ever be a threat to mankind and… why are there so many mutant girls?