The Apprentice: Graduate Work, Part 1

Kyria's story began here Kyria woke early the next morning. She mentally surveyed herself before she rose, surprised that she felt no different from the day before, other than the aching throb in her bottom, of course. But she was an apprentice now- the position she had sought for so many years was now hers. … Continue reading The Apprentice: Graduate Work, Part 1

Much to Learn: A Walk in the Park

With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here Sarah snuggled closer to Mark on the couch, all too aware that the minutes were ticking away, the hour when he would need to return her to the real world drawing ever closer. She leaned into him, a gesture that both let … Continue reading Much to Learn: A Walk in the Park

Much to Learn: By Light of Day

With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here Sarah took a deep breath, straightened her tie, and opened the door. It was the same room they had used the previous night, but the atmosphere was dramatically different from the evening's candle light. Now, the even wash of early morning sunlight … Continue reading Much to Learn: By Light of Day

Much to Learn: Second Initiation

With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here “Feck it,” Saah cursed as she undid her tie before attempting the knot for the seventeenth time. “I know how to do this,” she reassured herself. And she did; she had prided herself on mastering this decidedly masculine skill. She had not, … Continue reading Much to Learn: Second Initiation

Window Shopping

It was the umbrellas that drew her attention. Big, beautiful, colourful umbrellas artfully arranged in the corner window. From across the street, it looked as though someone had frozen a rainbow and set it on display. Even through the scaffolding it was brilliant, drawing her closer. As Leah walked along the window, she marvelled at … Continue reading Window Shopping

Much to Learn: Brave New World

With thanks to Paolo of Wholebean and I Sarah and Mark's Story began here “Before Enlightenment chop wood, carry water. After Enlightenment chop wood, carry water.” Slowly, her awareness returned to the room. The television was still prattling on, now discussing the first expedition to the summit of Mount Everest. Fitting again, Sarah thought. How had … Continue reading Much to Learn: Brave New World