In the world of YA fiction, there’s a specific brand of magic that doesn't involve saving the world or fighting dark lords. Sometimes, the most "extra" thing about being a witch is just trying to survive the eighth grade.

Do you have a sibling with "supernatural" powers? Tell me your stories in the comments!

I reached for the remote control on the coffee table. It was just out of reach. I stretched, my fingers grazing the plastic, but before I could grab it, the remote slid. It didn't fall. It slid horizontally, smoothly, against the laws of friction, right into the palm of my hand.