‘“f I were you, I would think twice before entering that house. The owners have never been an amiable set of people.”
“We can’t cut ourselves off from reality. Our interest lies in it, and of course, there are old scores to be settled.” There is a faraway look in Henry’s eyes.
“Inform the police before hand.” I am concerned about the boy’s safety.
“It’ll set off unnecessary alarms. Besides, I see no reason to be scared of fake lions.”
I think I like the determination. Henry is the enemy’s son I’ve brought up as my own – for this day.

The ending turned everything around. Left me with more questions than answers, and that’s good. A very intriguing story.
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Thank you, Margaret! That last line got added on the spur of the moment.
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I’m really concerned for the boy, does he know what she plans, that she kidnapped him? What a horrible revenge. Even bad people…imagine the feeling of seeing a child after having been lost for so long.
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Bad people do know about emotions, or mental torture wouldn’t be possible.
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There are so many undercurrents in this story. Well done.
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Thanks, Alicia!
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What happens next? I need to know.
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You are free to write a sequel 🙂
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Nice revenge. Setting their own son upon them. But why?
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That will be another story 🙂
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I read this as a boy standing on the stoop, ready to meet his father for the first time. Proud mother, fake lions decorating the entrance way, perhaps, son determined and intransigent. Nice capture of the moment..
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Thanks! I like reading it in this manner.
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Good story, left me wanting more. 🙂
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Thank you, Jelli!
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Sounds like a rondevous determined by fate….
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…..and design. Thanks!
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That’s a long time to wait for revenge. I hope it was worth it. Well, maybe I don’t 🙂
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Thanks, Linda 😀😀
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Wow, should I be frightened for the boy or for the people in the house? Very thought-provoking.
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Thanks!
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A long-term plan. I wonder if it will prove worthwhile.
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Certain things give emotional satisfaction – even revenge.
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