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The Secret Seminar of Bartholomew McQuill

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Once upon a not-so-ordinary Monday, in the most ordinary corner of the extraordinarily vast library of the University of Arcane and Arcaner, young Bartholomew “Barty” McQuill stumbled upon the sort of secret that would either make his academic career or confirm his impending madness. Barty, a second-year student of Sorcerous Studies and Minor Mischief, was as infamous for his insatiable curiosity as he was for his abilit...

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Congrats on another shortlist. Perfect record so far.
I really enjoyed this story Pino! Your words are truly a wonderful weaving of wit, and I loved reading every line. You captured the true joy of knowledge, a joyous delight in following our curiosity to its end. A stupendous story!! Loved it. 👏
Pun sorcery! I really enjoyed this. Wonderfully absurd, with some great descriptive lines (that are also sometimes at the same time jokes which makes it even better). "and owls that wore spectacles, presumably because they had strained their eyes reading the forbidden texts."Hands down by favorite line and joke from the story. So ridiculous and absurd, but also having lore and detail provided into it that makes it sensible, but also more ridiculous. Great job, really enjoyed this.
This is so much fun! I love the alliteration and the lighthearted tone.
Great voice in this. And a really great opening line. I enjoyed the fantasy element throughout. It gave the magic college trope a fresh twist. Solid message about knowledge and eagerness to learn as well. Enjoyed this a lot. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks! :)
Thanks! :)
Thanks for the kind comment :)
My pleasure
You must keep writing this tale! ❤️Joyous and witty, your story is simply beautiful and engaging. (And there is much more here. Novels and sequels to come.)I am sure you are a poet at heart, as the intricate rhyme, meter, and repetition add an intelligent depth to your charming tale. Your last line is as reverent and hopeful as a prayer. Amen and amen. Well done!
Thank you! :)

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