Begin With Your Name Novels & Stories

"I'll agree to this letter theme if I can pick the letter. Deal?" "Deal! So what letter will it be?" "Z" "Z?!?!?" "Yes. You heard me correctly" "Why Z? Out of all the letters? It's one of the hardest for names!" "Mmmm well I was hoping you wouldn't ask why but I think you'll give up on the letter theme. There's sooooo many cute names that don't start with Z" "Is that a challenge?" "Yes that's a challenge!" "Fine. Z it is. They will ALL start with Z now. Congrats. You will have a pup pack of Z."

“Aha.” “Just welcome them with Welcome to Club Exotic and then check the screen to make sure that their name adds to the bottom of the list.” “Got it.” I frown. “Wait, do I ask them their name?” “No. They don’t ever tell you their name, but their real names come up on the screen. But you never acknowledge that you know it. That’s a big deal. Never let them know that you know who they are.” My eyes widen. “Oh, okay.”

I could not know the answer from the documentation alone. I picked up my pen, and wrote one name at the top of a clean page, I sat with it for a long time before I decided who to tell first..

I knew what I had to do. I opened my laptop, and I began to write a statement not for pity, or explanation, but for truth. I began with: "My name is Riley Jordan. And this is what they didn't want you to see..."

“No.” “Then you can't see her until you get one.” She finally looks up, giving me a small, plastic smile. “Let me sign you up so when next you come, you won't have to turn back home.” Tongue-tied, I blink. She glances at me. “Your name?” I don't even know how to feel. “Brooklyn,” “Is your mate with you?” Before I correct that, she asks again, “last name?” “Wa—” And once again, another person cuts me off when I speak.

I took a deep breath and said, "I'm not. I just don't want you to feel disgusted by me." Jake was speechless, as if a thought had suddenly crossed his mind. "Sorry to burst your bubble, but I've never gotten an abortion before," I added. Jake was completely flabbergasted. His face paled as he mustered meekly, "I..." I unbuckled my seatbelt and reminded him, "Return this to me after signing it. Don't make me wait too long."

- Hello Mrs Tanner, I hope this message meets you well. This mail is to remind all selected applicants that work begins strictly tomorrow, Monday 12th August 2024. Make sure to dress neatly and orderly, and most importantly be here on time. Attached below is a document of all company rules and guidelines, read carefully ahead of your First day tomorrow. Once again congratulations to you! - I exhaled deeply, I guess I have to apply for a change of name and go back to my maiden name - Russet, as I am no longer a Tanner.

He winked at Noah, shoving his hands in the air with a “thumbs up” Noah, who wore an earset microphone, stood still, reveling in the round of applause from the crowd for a while. Satisfied, he boldly raised his hand dismissively, putting an end to the loud applause. “Good day everyone!” Noah began, making his voice sound as relaxed as possible. “Uhm… I want to start by introducing myself first. My name is Noah July… sorry… Noah Dominic”, Noah stuttered a little as he reminded himself of Freya's instruction not to bear his former last name.

“You have every right to think the worst .We didn’t exactly start off on good terms, did we?” “No, we didn’t. If only I can get you out of there, we could start all over again.” “We - we could start all over again if you want to. Right from the beginning.” “Hmmm.’ I paused, smiling to myself, “Hi, my name is Alexander Young. What’s your name, pretty lady? “You don’t know my name yet, but you already think I’m pretty?”

I'm not even going to read through what I've written, because I'll just tear up the paper in irritation, or even worse, not end up sending you any letter. I guess that's all I can say for now...wait, I just realized something ( bear in mind, I just smacked my forehead). I didn't even introduce myself. My name is Nathaniel Roberts, but please, call me Nathan. Please. I'm just going to stop writing now. I hope you reply this though. Nathan. (I just realised you would've found out my name anyways)