Stories tagged “apprentice”

  • Objects of Loathing

    As far as Lenora was concerned, there were two unbearable things about being Master Magician Thaddeus’ apprentice. At first glance they appeared to have little in common, but both provoked equal and terrible loathing in her nine-year-old heart. O...

  • Maelstrom - Studying

    Hrafna half-pushed, half-fell through the shelter’s door. She lay dizzied for a few moments, before it occurred that if she shut the door, the wind would stop. Fueled by stubbornness alone, she shoved it shut, slumping against the pleasingly soli...

  • Give Them What They Want

    “The Apprentice: The Movie.” “How would that make a good film?” “Allow me to explain. Come closer.” The suits talking over a Starbucks lunch leaned in closer so only they could her their whispers. God forbid that the...

    • Author: Murj;
    • Posted over 1 year ago.

  • The Zoo

    “Where are the bars?” I asked apprehensively. The old zookeeper smiled, stretching leathery skin to reveal perfect teeth. “It’s not that kind of zoo, Miss.” he said politely. “It’s more of a preserve.” I ...

  • Puppy Love (The Apprentice beginning II)

    Walking her to the car, they began talking, he couldn’t help notice how she looked at him. Her eyes, big, glossy, full of life, desire. Interrupting him, she said ‘You know, if you want, I was staying in town tonight, and could use some com...

  • Seems unheard of (the apprentice's beginning)

    First day on the job, she noticed him, with his shirt off, as her girlfriend came to meet up for lunch. “oooh La la who is HE!!’ “girl shut your mouth, lets go” she said back as they giggled like school girls. Her girlfriend re...

  • Its just pizza!? (the apprentice's beginning III)

    A few weeks passed since she begun working for the union. With the other journeyman walking off the job, they were stuck working together. He worked her harder than any other, because he didn’t want the others to think anything. When most of the ...

  • Lust's revenge

    These weekends on the job, became an every day thing eventually. His wife already was three states over, he, a romantic just hoped deep down inside she would come back with the kids and just love him. For whatever reason, after having 4 kids the oldest...