“What a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.”
The line pops into my head, and I write it down. Then I inspect the spider’s web in the garden. Spiders are smart creatures, they keep it simple. I’m going to be a spider. I will not get tangled up in my own web of lies and deceit. Because I know that if I rush into it, I’ll end up as a fly.
I’ll create a backstory, but I’m not going to bore my target with the details. I’ll let them guide my words and my actions.
Show, don’t tell.
I will weave the perfect trap, and then I’ll strike.
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Another Monday, another story to finish, with plenty more to read here.
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Nice, love the simplicity of the writing.
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Thank you! Glad you liked it.
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Setting the perfect trap and then striking – fits in well with the prompt.
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Thank you, Sally!
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Good plan…to show and not tell. Nicely done.
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Thank you!
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Sly, very sly. Excellently done!
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Thank you 🙂
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As others have said, I enjoyed the part where you state “Show, don’t tell.” Excellent story! Thanks for contributing again to the MFtS challenge. Be well… ^..^
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Thank you 🙂
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Well done!
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Great story Sonya! “I’ll weave the perfect trap. And then I’ll strike.” Perfect planning will do the trick!
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Thank you, PJ 🙂
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Wow. Simple is your game. Wait a second, show don’t tell. Was that the trap? Nice job
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It may have been ;). Thank you!
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By the way I have taken it upon myself ti nominate you for a couple awards. Creative Blogger, versatile blogger and one lovely blog awards
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The best lies are the simple ones. I think this person’s trap will be a success. Great story!
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Thank you!
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Wow, Sonya! great story… great trap too! keep it simple, always 😀
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Thank you, Lori! Yep, simple is best 🙂
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You’re welcome Sonya! 🙂
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Aha! Isn’t the the beginning of every downfall. Makes me rub my hands together to see what happens! Nice story!
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Terrific to read as the magnet attracts ~ The mind is caught in a smooth truth ~ As silky as a web ~
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Very interesting..left me wondering about the activity meditated upon 🙂
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