Everyone was so busy reminding the grands about shady web threats and unknown numbers, they forgot that old men still answer their doors for young girls.
Her patter felt smooth as he ushered her inside.
Then she saw it. Her gran’s Tampa Totems Table.
She knew it wasn’t. Gran’s totems were gone. Like her.
Still, she faltered. Memories flooded in. What would Gran say if she saw her now?
It took only a moment to recover her flow, as she remembered Gran’s final words: “Smile. And don’t forget. Men are all the same. Stroke a mark’s ego and he’s yours.”
PHOTO PROMPT © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields
Thanks to Rochelle and Friday Fictioners for the inspiration to write after an extended break. Visit her site for more creative writings.
Tina Stewart Brakebill 
I suspect he may regret inviting her in
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🤷🏼♀️😈
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As so often, the dangers go both ways
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😇 😈
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I think she’s after more than shells. A very inventive story with good imagery.
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She’s definitely on the con 😬
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Loved this. Said so much without actually saying it. Three very clear personalities drawn in a few words. Well done!
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Thank you! 😊
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Sinister advice from Gran.
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Gran was always thinking about the con 😉
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Keeping it real. Granny Grifter would be so proud! Very nicely done, Tina.
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Absolutely 😊
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Oooo…true story for Fictioneers. 🙂
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Oooo..true story. 🙂
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😊
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Sinister. Can’t trust anyone!
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😇😈😊
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Dear Tina,
A lot of story between the lines. Passing along the “family business.”
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Perfect summary 😇😊
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