Okay more oc lore kinda
This is basically just... links for them.
Spotify playlists
Nolan
Marianne
Lila
Pinterest boards
Nolan
Marianne
Lila
Now I can't leave it just like this.. here are some facts/lore about them (basially their beta stuff) that I scrapped!
Nolan Holloway
1: Nolan was almost the 'troublemaker sibling'
Early on, Nolan wasn't the responsible one.
He was originally going to be:
The reckless older brother
skipping town a lot
getting into fights when he was younger
Marianne would have been the more responsible sibling trying to keep him out of trouble.
This idea got scrapped because the 'protective, calm big brother dynamic' worked better.
2: He almost didn't go to college
Another early concept was Nolan never leaving Bullworth at all.
Instead:
He would have worked in the shop right after high school
People would see him as 'wasted potential'
The college idea was added later to make his return to town feel more meaningful.
3: His personality was originally way more sarcastic
Early Nolan drafts had him being very sarcastic and snarky, almost like a laid back troublemaker.
Teasing everyone
never taking things seriously
constantly cracking jokes
It was toned down so he'd feel more grounded and dependable.
4. He almost had a motorcycle instead of a car
Originally Nolan was supposed to be obsessed with motorcycles.
He would:
rebuild bikes
ride everywhere
look a little more rebellious
The idea changed to cars and the family auto shop because it connected him more strongly to the family.
5. His relationship with Marianne was almost more competitive
In early sibling drafts:
Marianne and Nolan argued a lot more
they were very competitive
they tried to outdo each other
Later the dynamic shifted to teasing + protective, which felt warmer.
6: His name was almost Connor. Shudders. Screams.
Marianne Holloway
1. Marianne was almost the youngest sibling
Originally Marianne wasn’t the middle sibling.
Early notes had her as the youngest child, with Nolan as the only older sibling.
Lila didn’t exist yet.
This version made Marianne more rebellious and attention seeking, but it was scrapped because the dynamic of her being the quiet middle sibling between Nolan and Lila felt richer.
2. She was almost way more aggressive
One early version of Marianne leaned heavily into her uncle past.
She was supposed to:
get into fights more often
have a reputation for being intimidating
be known for having a short temper
This was toned down so her strength became quiet confidence instead of physical aggression.
3. Marianne almost didn’t go to Bullworth
At one point she was written as not attending Bullworth at all.
Instead she would have been homeschooled.
The idea was dropped because her interacting with Bullworth cliques is way more interesting.
4. Her personality was originally colder
Early drafts made Marianne much more distant emotionally.
She would:
avoid most people
barely speak in conversations
keep everyone at arm’s length
Later versions softened her slightly so she still has warmth toward:
her siblings
close friends
people she respects.
5. Her relationship with Nolan was almost very distant
Originally Marianne and Nolan didn’t get along well at all.
They barely talked and had a lot of unresolved tension.
The final version changed this to sarcastic but loyal sibling energy, which feels more natural.
6: Her name was almost Elaine.
Lila Holloway
1. Lila almost didn’t exist
Originally the Holloway family only had two siblings: Marianne and Nolan.
Lila was added later to:
soften the family dynamic
give Marianne someone she could both tease and protect
add more warmth to the household.
Once she was created, the family dynamic immediately felt fuller, so she stayed.
2. She was almost the oldest sibling
In one early idea, Lila was actually going to be older than Marianne.
She would have been:
very responsible
calm and nurturing
almost like a second mom to the siblings.
This version got scrapped because it made the family too orderly.
The younger sister role gave her more charm.
3. She almost didn’t like music
Originally Lila’s hobby was supposed to be drawing and painting.
The music obsession came later and instantly fit better, especially because it gave her a bond with Marianne.
4. She almost had a pet
There was once an idea that Lila owned a tiny, slightly chaotic cat.
The cat would:
knock things off shelves
sit on Nolan’s car parts
steal Marianne’s hair ties.
The pet concept was dropped simply because it wasn’t needed for the story.
5. She almost had a totally different relationship with Nolan
Early versions had Nolan treating Lila like a nuisance little sister.
They argued constantly.
This was changed so Nolan instead softens around her, which balances his dynamic with Marianne.
6: Her name was almost Iris. (which tbh I actually really like. Lila is better though..)













