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A Monday Evening
“Hurry up,” I try to rush my partner in Mutation of Organic Tissue 340. She’s a freshman, only here because of the Advisor requirement....
J. Joseph
Nov 20, 20208 min read
Midterm Woes
I sit down at the small desk in the library that last year I claimed as my own. It’s truly a relaxing place to be. If it weren’t for...
J. Joseph
Oct 16, 20208 min read
High Thoughts
Well, goddamnitall. This is far too early for anyone to be functional. Having our first meeting with her at six in the morning, this new...
J. Joseph
Sep 18, 20208 min read
Returning for the Third Semester
I shake my head and smile as we approach the Villa. It has been a long and somewhat stressful trip, especially from Pete’s insistence to...
J. Joseph
Aug 21, 20209 min read
Bay Area Plans
“Here’s fine,” Ter tells me, gesturing towards the sidewalk, about a block from a bus stop. I can tell from the slightest hint of tension...
J. Joseph
Jul 17, 20208 min read
Road Trip Prep
“ROAD TRIP!” Pete’s voice is far too happy for my liking. I get the distinct feeling he doesn’t understand the purpose of our trip this...
J. Joseph
Jun 19, 20208 min read
Summer Plans
I take a deep breath. I’m finally done with this place. Nothing else could make me happier. After four rough years of study and three...
J. Joseph
May 15, 20208 min read
Preparing for Finals
The open kitchen is irritatingly small and farther away from campus than I'd like, but it’s not like I can be picky about it. I mean, I’m...
J. Joseph
Apr 17, 20208 min read
The Top of Their Class
I give the strange muttering woman an askance glance as I pass her. I never quite understood why the prodigy of the Magisterium is so...
J. Joseph
Mar 20, 20208 min read
Dealing with the Second Semester
Today is going to be a busy day. A lot to do, to think about. I look over at Ter, standing beside me. For the record, I’m terrified of...
J. Joseph
Feb 21, 20208 min read
Preparing for the Second Semester
“Oh great and powerful one,” one of Rebekah’s so-called friends jokes to her, “Did you forget where the bathroom was?” I shake my head....
J. Joseph
Jan 17, 20208 min read
Another View of the Magisterium's First Semester
I am still not used to the boringness factor of being a mage. I mean, Magister Apprentice. Fucking hell, it is annoying how picky people...
J. Joseph
Dec 20, 20198 min read
The First Semester in the Magisterium
‘Some things aren’t exactly, how should I put it, normal around here. Sure, my college is a college in a lot of ways. We’re living in our...
J. Joseph
Nov 15, 20199 min read
Preparations for Magisterial Life
I think the best way to describe this place is hell. A fascinating hell. A hell key to understanding the inner workings of the mystic...
J. Joseph
Oct 18, 20198 min read
Entering the Magisterium
“The Magisterium is one of the oldest and most influential organizations still around to this day. Magisters are like children, figuring...
J. Joseph
Sep 20, 20199 min read
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