Writing In A Way That Hasn't Been Overdone - Tumblr Posts

Writer challenge: think of a way to hint at magic/superpowers that isn’t overdone. We’ve all seen eyes that glow or change color, teeth that grow sharp, ears that get pointy.

I want to see a character’s eyebrows ripple into tiny scales when they’re concentrating on their powers. Or someone’s nose disappears when they cast a spell.

What hasn’t been done yet?