I’m testing out different ways to share my vsses (very short stories, posts 280 characters or less). This month I’ll post the tale in a few parts on Substack and afterward, share each of the vsses on social media, where the prompt words will be underlined.
Ever since this was hinted at in my books, I’ve wanted to write this side story.
Summary:
A young mage is recruited for a pilot program at Kyoto Jidai Arcane University. Will he be able to face the bullying ghosts of his past to thrive in the new environment?
SPOILER ALERT:
This little tale contains spoilers for Rise and Guardian (books 1 and 2) of the Liminal Chronicles series. You’ve been warned. ;)
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My magic mentor, Hoji, asked me to visit Kyoto Jidai Arcane University, aka Kyoji, and apply to the pilot program for exceptional middle and high school students. I was hesitant. I’d been bullied at my last school. But mom insisted Monday would be a good occasion to check it out.
On the bus, we prepared a list of what to learn about the campus, especially how the students treated each other. Hoji would meet me there, so I could ask to peek in on a classroom or two, since the program was in its second year.
