A Dance With The Con (Short Story)

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Votes 11
Parts 1
Time 6m

Reads 32
Votes 11
Parts 1
Time 6m

"Isn't he handsome?" 
    
    "A handsome example of depravity and deceit? Indeed," Isabelle was quick to retort.
    
    ***********
    
    And here he comes, ever the gentleman. 
    
    "Would you do me the honour, Princess?" He said, extending his hand gracefully.
    
    "Only because I have to, Your Highness." Isabella greeted him with a strained smile and a conventional bow.
    
    "My my, ever so enchanting, hmm?" 
    
    Izzy took his hand and he whisked her into a waltz.
    
    *************
    
    Characters:
    1. Prince Thomas based on Tom Hiddleston's character in Crimson Peak
    2. Princess Isabelle
    
    +word count: 1223
    +short story
    +enemies to lovers
    +playful banter
    +sarcasm
    +romance
    
    **************
    
    #22 playfulness
    #48 con
    #72 ballroomAll Rights Reserved

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A Dance With The Con
Mon, Sep 20, 2021

"Isn't he handsome?" 
    
    "A handsome example of depravity and deceit? Indeed," Isabelle was quick to retort.
    
    ***********
    
    And here he comes, ever the gentleman. 
    
    "Would you do me the honour, Princess?" He said, extending his hand gracefully.
    
    "Only because I have to, Your Highness." Isabella greeted him with a strained smile and a conventional bow.
    
    "My my, ever so enchanting, hmm?" 
    
    Izzy took his hand and he whisked her into a waltz.
    
    *************
    
    Characters:
    1. Prince Thomas based on Tom Hiddleston's character in Crimson Peak
    2. Princess Isabelle
    
    +word count: 1223
    +short story
    +enemies to lovers
    +playful banter
    +sarcasm
    +romance
    
    **************
    
    #22 playfulness
    #48 con
    #72 ballroom

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