Mr Krueger (A very short story)

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“Mr Krueger” (A very short story)
Charcoal on paper, 21x29cm
“Amidst the backdrop of an old world, where infatuation reigned supreme, the math teacher possessed a keen understanding of his students’ desires. Teenagers, more captivated by their amorous pursuits than the rigors of mathematics, gathered. Love notes exchanged in secret, stolen glances masked their true intentions.
Undeterred, he crafted a challenge, a puzzle to ignite their mathematical spirits. With each passing day, the allure of numbers slowly eclipsed the intoxication of love. Months turned into a relentless pursuit of intellectual conquest. And in a triumphant moment, the classroom, once consumed by passion, united as one to unravel the enigma of the impossible puzzle.
Rumors spread, mingling with the whispers of love lost. Some claimed the math teacher possessed mystical powers, a wizard manipulating their fate. His reputation grew, overshadowing the truth of his human ingenuity.
The victory of mathematics surpassed the ephemeral pleasures of romance, briefly casting love aside. Their names became immortalized in the annals of the old school’s history, their bonds of friendship forever strengthened.
Yet when asked if the spell could be lifted, the teacher humbly confessed, dispelling the notion of wizardry. They had always been free to embrace both love and work, their journey a testament to the power of determination and the beauty of intertwining passions.”
By Arnaud Quercy
Arnaud Quercy Creations / AQC0461 / 2023