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Turncoat, Scapegoat

Ralph had used her as a transitory scapegoat throughout life. Feigning to dissipate the almost daily, inurbane strife, capricious Rikki could always flatter his malignant pride. A perspicuous grace note, she overlooked each time he lied. Seemingly, his constant intention was to alienate; Ralph was that turncoat to whom Rikki was game to gravitate. written September 4, 2016

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James Inman

Date: 9/18/2016 8:37:00 AM

Nice write, it seems neither one wishes to end their dysfunctional relationship.

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 9/18/2016 9:17:00 PM

Thanks, James, so it seems, and quite a common occurrence among some in relationship.

Sunita U.D Palawon

Date: 9/18/2016 5:38:00 AM

Quite a story! Congrats. :)

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 9/18/2016 9:20:00 PM

My thanks to you, Sunita U, Not true for anyone I know personally, but for many who exist in a wrong relationship because they are either lazy or ignorant of what's wrong.

Viv Wigley

Date: 9/18/2016 12:29:00 AM

Well done, Reason, a great write. Regards, Viv

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 9/18/2016 9:24:00 PM

Thanks, Viv. I appreciate your comment on my piece.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/17/2016 5:52:00 PM

Many congrats Reason you wove the 10 words in so well:-) hugs Jan xx

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 9/18/2016 9:27:00 PM

thank you, Jan. I enjoyed your winning piece too. I like the word bank type contests.

John Hamilton

Date: 9/17/2016 2:58:00 PM

Great use of the 10 words, without compromising coherency, congrats on a fine win!

Reason A. Poteet
Date: 9/18/2016 9:29:00 PM

My appreciation, John, for the placement and for the opportunity to write for your word bank contest. It was a fun write and a challenge for coherency. I had fun.