The Setup

Lured into decoy,
devious crook smelt a rat,
didn’t catch the bait!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Dietrich Avatar
June 4, 2026 at 5:39 PM
Yep. I could get that, Howard
Kendrick Avatar
June 1, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Interesting one. I am wondering if the crook felt something off and did not commit the crime or if they caught him. Way to go. Sara K.
Kerr Avatar
June 1, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Thanks for your visit and comment, Sara. In answer to your question the crook in this fictional piece felt a trap was being laid and did not proceed to commit an offence of any kind. Have a great June, Howard
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