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The Poison of Manipulation

What is truth?

By E. W. LynnPublished 3 years ago • 1 min read
The Poison of Manipulation
Photo by Shoeib Abolhassani on Unsplash

"You know I didn't mean to, Heidi," Nick said with a breath of frustration and regret.

Heidi slid her hand over tender bruises along her left bicep. This was the first time. Would it be the last? Could it be?

With chocolate eyes filled with tears, Heidi searched Nicks. His eyes were a deep hard blue.

They showed no emotion.

"You know I love you."

The poison of his words filled her body. Like a child pulled to the promise of excitement she wanted to believe him.

Extending her hand, she would soon feel effects of the spitting cobra within.

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About the Creator

E. W. Lynn

I love to read and am now beginning to enjoy writing.

I aspire to be a published author, as a hobby. I currently have 4 novel ideas going.

Wish me luck! :)

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