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MJ Polk's avatar

There's a great lesson hidden here - people will often do this, admit their true motive and then say na just kidding...

Awesome story Phill, just like poor Mr Fantasy, I never saw it coming either.

Phillip Slater's avatar

Thanks. I think it’s a bit like hiding in plain sight. People get away with all sorts of things.

Jeannine Lawall's avatar

Quite a twist there! Great tale 0n the Mr. Fantasy prompt. Poor guy...

Phillip Slater's avatar

Thanks Jeannine. Glad you enjoyed it.

Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

Oh my last nerve. That Mr Slater, was sensational. ❤️

Phillip Slater's avatar

Thanks Brenda. I’m glad you enjoyed it.

Brenda - A Voice that Wonders's avatar

That was so good Phillip ❤️

Wildwood Writer's avatar

Brilliantly unsettling, a slippery moral mirror where fantasy turns into a weapon and everyday complicity is filmed in plain sight. The way Mr. Fantasy drifts from businessman to pawn is quietly devastating, and the final reveal lands like a cold slap. Left me asking: who manufactures our desires, and what are we willing to do for them? Powerful.

Phillip Slater's avatar

Thanks WW. Glad you enjoyed it and took so much from it. I really appreciate that.

Wildwood Writer's avatar

You’re welcome 🩶

Hina Gondal's avatar

Brilliant 🫶

Phillip Slater's avatar

Thanks Hina.

Michèle Breton's avatar

Really well written! You (or she) had me going there! 😁✨

Phillip Slater's avatar

Thanks Michele.

Beáta Ring's avatar

I love this. Thank you for sharing.

Phillip Slater's avatar

Thanks for reading.

primalbeet's avatar

Well done, Phillip! Honesty is the best policy, no?