Write about a character who has a love/hate relationship with their mentor.

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“Strings Attached ” by Geeta Boodansingh

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I NEED TO SEE YOU.Five words. Five small, simple words. But the force of them was enough to shatter her entire world. Anne read the message again- for the hundredth time- searching for some hidden meaning in the words."The usual?"She startled at the question, surprised that she had reached the front of the line. Tom, the barrista looked at her expectantly."Yes," she nodded.Her eyes drifted towards the large screen on the wall above the counter.On the Langstorm trial that was being replayed. The recording cut to the sentencing, then the image...

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“Riding with the Devil” by Vesta Bartholomew

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Jason opened the passenger door emblazoned with black lettering advertising " F and F Antiques - PHONE 371- DEAL" . He climbed into the seat of the late model 1998 fire-red Ford-150 truck with great care and excitement, making sure he hadn't tracked in any mud. The vehicle had all the bells and whistles and a matching enclosed utility trailer hitched to the back. Freddy Foster, the proprietor of the business and deluxe transportation package, slid behind the wheel. He started the engine and pull...

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“A Lily's Requiem” by Andrew Coy

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“Lily! How are you?” Carnation jumps to meet Lily in the library. His eyes sparkled, just like the very first day they met outside of the castle. Staring with an unimpressed glare, Lily brings his attention back to the book right in front of him.“Didn’t Originator Sunflower teach you any manners? You’re supposed to call me Blossom Lily.” Do none of the Flowers learn any manners outside of the castle? Lily knew all of these well before the age of five.“Oops- sorry, Blossom Lily. Wait, who's Originator Sunflower? Shine?” Carnation tilts his he...

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“THE EMERALD TWINS” by Maryam F.W.

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The text below has been expertly translated from the fairy language into modern English by Emily Debois, a human guardian who has shown exceptional courage and dedication to the fairy world. We will endlessly remember her service.More than three hundred years ago, near the Isle of Skye, there was a mystical realm known as Emerald Ben, inhabited by magical creatures. In the past, this thriving, bustling realm was a point of reference for magicians seeking wisdom and knowledge in the magical arts. Throughout these lands, people have learned to...

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“The One That Never Got Away” by Carly Buccitti

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He could tell me that the sky was purple and the grass was pink and I would believe him despite all evidence to the contrary. The rock he tossed skipped across the water with such fluidity you would have thought he controlled the elements he interacted with. He did everything with such grace that it annoyed me. I felt my guts gurgle every time he perfected a task. I couldn’t tell if I wanted to be him or be rid of him. But I stuck around in spite of myself because he was the most beautiful creature on this side of the lake. The ripples o...

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“my mentor” by Eliysheba Yisrael

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I hate my mentor. It is hard being a young woman working in an intense study field of wizards and witches. Especially since I am a young black witch, black witches aren't a common thing in Norse-Ville. Usually we become healers or fortune tellers, never witches. “it is a foolish dream to have Naomi.” my mother would always tell me but I Ignored her little words that would pierce my skin sometimes. I wouldn’t become a fortune teller like her, I mean how stereotypical would that be? But still…it took a lot to finally get into a good colle...

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“Trenchancy Shallows” by Julie Aragão

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Today, I came across a Twitter post with a single question: “What is love?”And I wondered, who can answer this question? Who truly knows what love is? These thoughts ate me all night. I could not sleep. I’m only seventeen, but I have abandonment issues. When my mother told my father she was with child, he fled. The typical “I’ll buy a cigarette, be back never.” She grew bitter, and I say grew because she was a loving mother for my first eleven months. She recorded every breath I took during that time, truly. Ad if she expected...

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“I Now Know” by Paul Littler

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I NOW KNOW PAUL LITTLER Carsten stepped ashore at Alesund. The sun was already low in the sky, a late November afternoon and the air felt chilled. It was good to finally find Honore, so close he could almost feel her, so close his slow heart beat faster as he thought about tearing her to pieces. The hotel receptionist smiled a practiced smile at the thin, pale skinned man with a German accent, “Room 111, first floor, turn left, the lift is just off from the lobby.” Carsten took off his sunglasses and ga...

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“The Herbalist's Apprentice” by Trevor Berndt

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Amena’s garden held a mystery. It was on the cusp of autumn, but summer tomatoes and corn grew in tamed rows. Spring snap peas, kale, and radishes sprouted in abundance. It was wonderful. It was impossible. Desider was struck by a terrifying thought. What if it’s magic? The feeling that sprouted first was pure dread, the most primal and ancient instinct. If I leave now I can return to the village by nightfall. It’s not safe to ask. A quiet yearning came from a second emotion: But what if this is my one chance...

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“Some Time Ago” by Melana Casmersky

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"I don’t like children." I hurry down the street. It’s raining. I adjust my scarf and watch as an old lady struggles to close her umbrella. "But… you like music, yeah?" The little girl said, giving my arm a desperate tug. Little tears of rain streamed from her bangs, racing down her freckled face. It bothered me that she didn’t wear a hood - I jerk my hand away to pull mine further over my eyes. I didn’t care that the bus stop was merely a leap away. I didn’t wake up at 6:00AM to ensure my makeup is flawless for it to be ruined by bad ...

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“Baby Toys” by Nicola Lamprecht

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I was early. He was late. Okay, okay he wasn’t late. He would be right on time, just like he always was. As I sat in Santa’s office munching on a cookie and looking at all the letters of children up on his wall, I wanted to roll my eyes. I didn’t because Mr Claus had eyes in the back of his head and probably surveillance cameras in his office. I wouldn’t give him the satisfaction of knowing; just how tedious I thought these meetings were. A mentorship. Really? Like I couldn’t think of one million and one things, I’d rather be doing than spen...

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“Forging Sparks” by Kai Nico

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The fae I knelt beside was covered in ash and soot with burns down their left arm and hand. They were wheezing slightly, eyes closed against the sun overhead. Clearly having given up on fleeing. There was nothing I could do for them except drag them behind a building, hopefully out of harm’s way. Everywhere I looked, a blazing inferno. Walking down the streets, I was greeted with screams as another fire sparked in front of a group of individuals trying to escape. A quick glance of my surroundings told me the eyes that were the same co...

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“CAMRYN AND WAVERLY: FROM LOVE TO HATE BACK TO LOVE” by Melinda Madrigal

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How can someone be this annoying? I lover Waverly. I honestly lover her but she is driving me crazy. No Camryn you are doing it wrong, that's not how you do it. Let me show you how to do it. One of these days I'm going to do something I'm going to regret. Waverly has been teaching me about magic since the day I found out I was a witch. I was about twelve when I began my training. It was fun in the beginning. Waverly was a good teacher. She still is a good teacher. We always had fun together. But as I got older Waverly began to change. Her ...

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“The Odd One” by Kathleen Spencer

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The old bat laughed wickedly, “That is not right! Do it again!” Allen remounted the old bicycle and pedaled fast down the grassy hillside in the country. Lightning struck the kite’s tail, and electricity ran down the line to the back of his bicycle’s seat, briefly shocking him, as it jumped to the other end of the line and made its way to the old generator in the witch’s cottage. Lights in the witch’s house and television came on. “Why don’t you just use your magic to make things work?” the apprentice yelled. He did not know if she had heard...

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“Growing Sophie ” by Aseret Franco

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Sophie stared at her mentor, arms crossed over her chest. "You know, for an old guy, you sure don't know anything," she scoffed. Her mentor, Mr. Johnson, rolled his eyes. "Ah, yes, because seventeen-year-olds are always the epitome of wisdom," he shot back, his voice thick with sarcasm. Sophie couldn't help but smile a bit at his tone, even though she was still annoyed. She had been working with Mr. Johnson for a few years now, and while she loved learning from him, they definitely had a love/hate relationship. "You know, Mr. Johnson, you'r...

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Write about a character who has a love/hate relationship with their mentor.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 36 stories

“Strings Attached ” by Geeta Boodansingh

“Riding with the Devil” by Vesta Bartholomew

“A Lily's Requiem” by Andrew Coy

“THE EMERALD TWINS” by Maryam F.W.

“The One That Never Got Away” by Carly Buccitti

“my mentor” by Eliysheba Yisrael

“Trenchancy Shallows” by Julie Aragão

“I Now Know” by Paul Littler

“The Herbalist's Apprentice” by Trevor Berndt

“Some Time Ago” by Melana Casmersky

“Baby Toys” by Nicola Lamprecht

“Forging Sparks” by Kai Nico

“CAMRYN AND WAVERLY: FROM LOVE TO HATE BACK TO LOVE” by Melinda Madrigal

“The Odd One” by Kathleen Spencer

“Growing Sophie ” by Aseret Franco

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Start your story with a student on their first day of apprenticeship.

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Write a story about a character who finds guidance in an unlikely place.

Write a story that includes someone saying, “You’ve got this.”

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