One got in. Just one. Maybe two. Her bad. Frances was lured and she lapsed. Allowed it. Should have eradicated them immediately. Because over time, the little buggers told friends who told friends. And so on. The malapert devils wormed their way in. Swarmed her. Pestered her. Every day. Soon she had a full-on infestation. When Frances is overwhelmed, she ignores the situation. Again, her bad. Since pests never withdraw, she had no choice. She had to exterminate. It was time to battle. Tonight. She armed herself with large glass of wine, opened her email, and started unsubscribing.
Sandra James
15/10/2021 11:20:40 am
Great story with a twist, Elizabeth! I've lost count of how many of those pests I deleted or blocked today - far too many :(
Lynn Messing
15/10/2021 12:04:42 pm
You got me! Until the last sentence, I had been sure that "they" were fruit flies, ants, or the like.
Priscilla Smith
15/10/2021 07:31:38 pm
Loved the twist. Was thinking there were bugs involved. Nice job!
Andrew J
15/10/2021 10:47:06 pm
As always Elizabeth a twist at the end. I am inspired now to go review settings on my mail to get those pesky bugs
Fliss Zakaszewska
15/10/2021 11:33:00 pm
I feel your pain, sister... well Frances' pain! Brilliantly written, capturing our modern life and where 'click bait gets us.
Don Tassone
16/10/2021 02:23:10 am
A story for our times. Well done, Elizabeth.
Elizabeth Zahn
16/10/2021 04:46:09 pm
Thank you all for the read and comments... sorry it is so true. :)
Erica
17/10/2021 02:14:27 pm
Loved it, great twist. You had me till the glass of wine.
Sue Clayton
18/10/2021 02:06:32 am
Great story. Emails breed. Comments are closed.
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