an unconventional teacher.

Written in response to: Write a story about an unconventional teacher.... view prompt

2 comments

Coming of Age Urban Fantasy Creative Nonfiction

Mrs Boggins had a plan, and she was determined to see it through. After many years as an unconventional British teacher, she'd finally found her calling: taking over the school with a select group of students. She began recruiting members for her secret society in secret meetings during lunch breaks, giving them just one instruction: once and once only.

The group's mission statement was simple: remain shrouded in mystery and achieve greatness by any means necessary. Mrs Boggins worked tirelessly to cultivate the membership and hone their skills while keeping everything they were doing on the down low. Eventually, word spread around the school about this mysterious crime ring of sorts, but nobody ever knew anything more than whispers and rumours.

The secret society was a success and soon enough, it began to gain momentum. Mrs Boggins used her power and influence to help the students get into places they could never reach on their own, such as college admissions boards or corporate boardrooms. She found ways to manipulate the system so that her students would succeed in whatever endeavour they attempted.

But it didn't take long before Mrs Boggins' ambitions got out of hand; she became obsessed with gaining more power and control over the school and its inhabitants. She started making outrageous demands of her students and even threatened them if they didn't comply with her wishes. Some of them became scared for their safety and eventually left the group altogether, but those who stayed had to find ways to survive her tyranny.

Mrs Boggins made it clear that this was a once and once only opportunity; if they didn't comply with her rules, she would kick them out of the group. Some of them managed to toe the line while others ended up being expelled or even worse - thrown in jail. It wasn't until Mrs Boggins was arrested for embezzlement that her students finally found freedom from her control, though each one left the group for their own reasons.

In the end, Mrs Boggins' plan failed miserably; she had gone too far and no amount of manipulation could save her from facing justice for her crimes. The legacy she left behind, however, was one of fear and power that lingered in the hearts of those brave enough to follow her. Her students had learned a valuable lesson - never underestimate the danger of playing with fire.

Mrs Boggins' story served as an important reminder for anyone else thinking about taking the same path. Power can be tempting, but it comes with great responsibility and should never be used recklessly or without regard for others. Eventually, Mrs Boggins' dream of taking over the entire school faded away, though her dark undertones remained embedded in their memories forever.

In time, her former students came to realize what they had done wrong; they saw how easy it was to manipulate people if given too much power, even if it was done once and once only. The knowledge they had gained served as a powerful lesson for them all: with great power great responsibility and you must use it wisely.

Of Mrs Boggins' secret group will never be forgotten by anyone who experienced it. It has become a cautionary tale that is passed on from generation to generation, warning others against being too ambitious and risking too much when playing the game of power. All in all, it taught many an important lesson - one that should not be taken lightly or ignored.

If anything, Mrs Boggins' story reminds us all: always think twice before engaging in activities that could lead to disastrous consequences. The possibility of great destruction comes with great power, and one must use it with utmost caution and care.

Mrs. Boggins' story is a reminder that once and once only you can take risks and make big moves if you have the ambition for something – but be careful because, in the end, all actions come with consequences that cannot be ignored or taken back; it's as simple as. It's no surprise then that her secret group ultimately failed in their mission - they were too ambitious for their own good! But some things can’t be helped, so it’s best to stay within your limits when dealing with matters of importance and not risk more than what you can handle.

Mrs Boggins' plan for the secret group of students was met with resistance from her peers and superiors alike, but she remained determined to make it work out in her favour. Despite the opposition, Mrs Boggins pushed forward and found ways to keep pushing against all odds - something that wasn’t easy by any means. Eventually, however, despite all the hard work put into it, things didn’t end up working out as planned and her ambitious dream of taking over the school came crashing down around her feet.

As much as Mrs Boggins tried to make things better, she ultimately failed because there were too many forces working against her plans – forces which she couldn’t control or even anticipate. But she was still adamant about this dream of hers and refused to give up, even as her students began to doubt her and lose faith in the idea.

It seemed that this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity was slowly slipping away from Mrs Boggins’ grasp when an unexpected event occurred – one which changed everything irrevocably. She received a mysterious phone call late one night informing her that her dreams of taking over the school would come true if she followed some simple instructions – instructions which needed to be completed exactly and only once.

Mrs Boggins took it upon herself to investigate these peculiar instructions, determined to make them work so that she could finally achieve her dream of becoming the head of the school. She gathered together a small group of her most loyal students, each one with different qualities and skills which she deemed to be necessary to complete the task ahead of them.

It was only when Mrs Boggins revealed what they were about to attempt did the students realise how serious it all was – for this wasn’t just a game anymore; this was an endeavour that could shape their futures forever. The plan involved infiltrating the school at night, using special code words and symbols to gain access where none had ever been before. This was more than just breaking into someone else’s property - this was taking back control over their own lives and liberating themselves from any external influence.

Mrs Boggins had spent weeks preparing her students for what was to come, and when the time came it was with a sense of excited trepidation that they embarked on their mission. Their objective was simple – break in, access the mainframe computer and rewire its coding so that the school’s security protocols could be overridden and taken over by them alone. This would allow them to control all aspects of the school environment; from which classes were taught, to which teachers were hired, to even who got admitted or expelled. It was an ambitious plan, but Mrs Boggins believed in her students enough to know that they could pull it off, at least once and once only…

The night of the heist came and Mrs Boggins and her secret group of students made their way towards the school, ready for what lay ahead. Each member was dressed in black from head to toe, carrying only a few tools that might help them access the main computer. They had rehearsed their plan multiple times over but it was still with an air of nervous anticipation that they waited outside the school gates.

The group scaled the walls of the school and moved silently through its corridors, careful not to attract attention or make any sound that could give them away. After managing to avoid detection by security systems and patrolling teachers, they reached their destination – a small door marked “Maintenance Only”. It was here that they would attempt to gain access to the school’s database, once and once only.

One of the students stepped forward and signalled for the group to be silent. He inserted a specially designed key into the door’s lock and turned it gently, opening it just enough for them to slip through without triggering any alarm. Inside was an array of computer hardware that looked far more advanced than anything they had ever seen before.

The student who held the key carefully plugged in a USB drive with their instructions on it and began typing on the main keyboard. After several moments he announced, “We’re in!” The rest of the members cheered quietly as they realized what this meant – they now had access to all information about the school and its operations.

The teacher had told them what their mission was – to take over the entire school and run it according to their own rules. But first, they needed to find out as much as possible about the current administration before they could make any moves.

Once and once only, they were able to view every system on campus remotely to build an understanding of how everything worked. It was a difficult task but with patience and dedication, the students managed to crack each code one by one until eventually, they had complete access.

They used this knowledge wisely and began making small changes that might not be immediately noticeable but would certainly cause ripples later on down the line. They changed class schedules, manipulated registration data and made adjustments to the grading system, all with a purpose and plan in mind.

The group had training sessions, devising strategies for when they decided to make their big move. They agreed that it would have to be swift and decisive if they wanted to succeed.

Meanwhile, the teacher maintained an air of mystery; she acted as if nothing was out of the ordinary but communicated subtle hints every now and again that something was going on behind closed doors. This created suspense among the students and faculty alike, adding to the underlying tension in the building.

The day arrived for them to strike: each one playing their part perfectly until finally, after much effort from everyone involved, their mission was successful.

However, this victory was not a cause for rejoicing; it was the beginning of a new chapter in the teacher's plan. She now had control over school and with it, she would institute a rule: something that no one could ever break - once and only once. Everyone in the building must comply with her rules or face certain consequences.

The students were terrified yet simultaneously fascinated by their teacher's dark undertones. Despite their fear, they all agreed to abide by her wishes and follow whatever commands she gave them. After all, they owed her their loyalty for leading them to victory.

Under her guidance, the school flourished like never before. The students began to excel academically and collaborate on projects which showcased their talents. They were even given opportunities to explore new subjects and learn from each other to make the school successful.

Yet as time passed, her once loyal students began to question her true intentions. Despite all of the success they achieved together, some wondered if she had ulterior motives beyond just helping them thrive academically. She was so strict with her rules that it seemed like she wanted absolute control over everything - but why?

They decided to confront her directly and ask for an explanation for this behaviour. To their surprise, she simply replied: "once and only once". It was at that moment that they realized she didn't just want control over their school - what she wanted went far beyond that.

May 16, 2023 17:10

You must sign up or log in to submit a comment.

2 comments

Graham Kinross
23:44 Jul 20, 2023

This felt like a combination of the demon headmaster and an illuminati conspiracy theory. Interesting.

Reply

Show 0 replies
Howdle Gavin
11:05 Jul 21, 2023

Thanks for the information! I'm definitely going to take your advice into consideration. I appreciate you taking the time out to help me out.

Reply

Show 0 replies
Reedsy | Default — Editors with Marker | 2024-05

Bring your publishing dreams to life

The world's best editors, designers, and marketers are on Reedsy. Come meet them.