Stories by @eoinmererra

The Wild Swans

Princess Elisa, whose eleven brothers are turned into swans by their evil stepmother, a witch, who curses them by day, while she also banishes Elisa, but she is too pure to be fully cursed. Elisa endures great hardship and silence, gathering stinging nettles to knit shirts to break the spell, proving her selfless love and loyalty to her brothers, ultimately saving them and finding happiness.

Metal Family (Live Action)

It follows the family of Victoria and Sebastian "Glam" Shvagenbagen along with their two children Dee and Heavy, all of whom adore metal music and are judged and avoided by other people due to their unconventional lifestyle.

The Marvelous Land of Oz

follows young Tip who escapes the cruel sorceress Mombi with his living creation, Jack Pumpkinhead, and a magical Saw-Horse, journeying to the Emerald City amidst a female-led rebellion (General Jinjur's Army of Revolt) to restore the Scarecrow, uncovering secrets about Ozma and Tip's own identity along the way, introducing iconic new characters like the Woggle-Bug and focusing on themes of identity and power.

Corpse Party (Netflix Adaptation)

a group of American high school students who perform a supernatural "Sachiko Ever After" charm to stay friends forever. The ritual backfires, transporting them to a haunted, alternate dimension version of Heavenly Host Elementary School, a place known for a string of gruesome murders. Separated from each other, the students must navigate the cursed school, avoid vengeful spirits, and uncover its dark history to find a way home.

Lost Hearts (Netflix Adaptation)

young orphan Stephen arriving at Aswarby Hall, the country estate of his elderly uncle, Mr. Abney. Although Mr. Abney is known as a recluse, Stephen learns that he is a kind man who has taken in other disadvantaged children in the past. Those children did not stay long, but Stephen is quite happy in his new life at the Hall. A few months after his arrival, however, Stephen begins to experience some mysterious and disturbing events.

Grease (2030)

The plot follows greaser Danny Zuko and Australian transfer student Sandy Olsson, who develop an attraction for each other during a summer romance.

Bye Sweet Carole (Netflix Adaptation)

Set in the early 1900s, in an age where the phenomenon of the feminist political movement begins to shake the British nation, young girl Lana Benton, guest of the eerie Bunny Hall orphanage, is the only one to suspect that her best friend Carole didn’t just run away. The secret correspondence between Carole and a mysterious “French” pushes Lana to investigate enough to find herself surviving, poised between the real world and the fantastic kingdom of Corolla that, under the cruel influence of the terrifying Mr. Kyn, the insensitive owl Velenia, and the ravenous colonies of tar bunnies, is inexorably perishing.

The Sounds of Nightmares (Netflix Adaptation)

Noone, a timid young girl, is committed to The Counties Psychiatric Institute due to her ever-worsening nightmare disorder.

The Magic School Bus (2025 live action)

The Magic School Bus is a series of children's books about science, written by Joanna Cole and illustrated by Bruce Degen. Designed for ages 6-9, they feature the antics of Ms. Valerie Felicity Frizzle and her class, who board a sentient anthropomorphic mini school bus which takes them on field trips to impossible locations, including the Solar System, clouds, the past, and the human body. The books are written in the first person from the point of view of an unspecified student in "the Friz's" class. The class has a pet lizard named Liz, who accompanies the class on their field trips.

Young People

Believing that it is good for their adopted daughter Wendy, Joe Ballantine and his wife Kit decide to retire their vaudeville act and move the family to a small New England town. However, despite Wendy's many attempts to charm the locals, the "show folk" are given the cold shoulder. That is, until a hurricane hits the town, and because of the generosity, strength and conviction in the face of disaster, it appears that the troupers just might win over the residents in their new hometown after all.

Umineko (Netflix Live Action)

"Each year, the Ushiromiya family gathers at the secluded mansion of its patriarch, the elderly Kinzo. It has been six years since Battler joined his cousins at the annual event, but their happy reunion is overshadowed by worsening weather and an eerie premonition from his youngest cousin-not to mention their parents' feud over the inheritance. Battler doesn't hold much stock in dark omens, nor does he believe the tales of the witch rumored to have given his grandfather a fortune in gold...and who walks the halls of the mansion to this day... But when the eighteen family members and servants are trapped on the island by the raging typhoon, the grisly events that follow leave Battler shaken to his core. Is one of his relatives desperate enough to kill for the family fortune? Or is this the work of the Golden Witch?"

Which Actress Should Have Played Claire Brewster In Various Decades?

Which Actress Should Have Played Claire Brewster In Various Decades?

Encanto 2: A New Generation

Many years after the death of Abuela Alma, Mirabel is now the new matriarch of the Madrigal Family, having to continue the legacy her Abuela left off. However, when it's discovered that the magic is fading again, the family finds out the cause seems to be linked to one of Mirabel's grandchildren: The secluded, sorrowful, yet highly imaginative José, who was given a gift, but was never able to figure out what it is. Thus, José and the family have to figure out what's going on to save the miracle.

Classroom 13 (2025 Live Action)

The Classroom 13 series, specifically "The Unlucky Lottery Winners of Classroom 13," revolves around Ms. Linda LaCrosse, a teacher whose luck seems perpetually negative. According to Reading Rockets, Ms. LaCrosse wins a large lottery prize. However, the lottery win doesn't bring the expected happiness, as the story explores how the students and Ms. LaCrosse deal with the unexpected windfall and the ensuing chaos. The story highlights the humorous and often disastrous consequences of sudden wealth, especially when combined with the already unlucky nature of Classroom 13.

PriPara (Netflix Live Action)

One day, a group of young girls receive an invitation. It’s an admission ticket to “PriPara”, where the dreams and aspirations of girls who are into fashion, dance, and music flourish. Every day, live performances are held where people compete in singing, dancing, and fashion sense, and these performances are broadcast to the world via TV and the internet. Nowadays, top idols are born from this PriPara. The main protagonist, Laala, is also very interested in PriPara, as are her friends. But at her school, the elementary students aren’t permitted to participate in PriPara… but then something happens, and she enters PriPara for the very first time, and she ends up going to a live concert! What’s going to happen in Laala’s PriPara debut!?

The Swiss Family Robinson (Disney+)

the Robinson clan -- mother, father, and their six children, Fritz, Ernest, Jack, Francis, Lily and Edith-- flee the reign of Napoleon to start afresh in New Guinea. When their ship gets damaged en route, the family takes refuge on a deserted island. The Robinsons learn to live in the wild, have various adventures and build an impressive house in a tree. However, while island life is full excitement, the question of whether to return to civilization looms.

The Craft (2025)

After transferring to a Los Angeles high school, Sarah finds that her telekinetic gift appeals to a group of three wannabe witches, who happen to be seeking a fourth member for their rituals. Bonnie, Rochelle and Nancy, like Sarah herself, all have troubled backgrounds, which combined with their nascent powers lead to dangerous consequences. When a minor spell causes a fellow student to lose her hair, the girls grow power-mad.

Eloise (2025)

Eloise following the misadventures of a six-year-old girl who lives in the Plaza Hotel in New York City, along with her "mostly companion" Nanny, her pet dog Weenie, her pet turtle Skipperdee, and the staff and guests who stay there.

Bratzillaz (Live Action)

Yasmina Clairvoya receives a mysterious invitation to join a academy for witches and warlocks.

Mirai (Live Action)

A young boy named Kun feels forgotten by his family when his little sister Mirai arrives. Running away from home, Kun stumbles upon a magical garden that serves as a time-travelling gateway where he encounters his mother as a little girl and has a series of adventures with his baby sister, who is all grown up, opening a new perspective on his world.