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Patricia Reding
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Ephemeral and Fleeting
Science Fiction & Fantasy
Author Insight
The Trap is Laid
We return to the issue of villains and how they set their traps. Sometimes they succeed by first gaining the confidence of their intended victims. Here, Mugger is inebriated as a result of chewing bibulous nut - his drug of choice - which, do doubt, helps the villain. This theme is true in our real world, as well. Villains set their victims up, sometimes by telling them what they want to hear. Sometimes by taking advantage of their weaknesses or addictions. Some say people will believe what they want to hear. Do you think that is true? Is that the secret a villain must first discover in order to be successful?
Book Excerpt
Ephemeral and Fleeting
He patted the ground at his side. “The water is clear. Take a look for yourself.” He leaned forward, luring his victim in.
Oh, but he is too large. Still, if I can take advantage of his drug-induced inebriation, get him in a vulnerable position . . .
“Oh, there it is!” he cried, pointing down into the water. “Quickly, master! Look!”
After spitting out another mouthful of his bibulous nut-stained saliva, Mugger crouched down. His eyes narrowed as he searched the waters. “I don’t see anything.”
“Stay here while I get you some bait to draw the creature out.”
He stood, then walked away to retrieve his satchel. Upon his return, he rummaged inside it.
Mugger made as though to rise.
“Oh, no, master! As you always taught: patience is rewarded. Just a moment longer now.”
He took a biscuit out of his bag. “Here,” he said, putting it in Mugger’s crimson stained fingers, “take this and throw it . . . just there,” he pointed, “to the center of the pond.”
“Just there?” Mugger gestured.
“Yes. Now, be ready!” With that, he stepped back.
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