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“Viola, I’ve given up that life. Take your dirty games to some cesspool.”
“My dirty games? ‘False face must hide what false heart doth know’!”
The two were mere centimeters away from each other now, each more insistent on standing his or her ground than the other, and Emma watched, her eyes wide, as Franklin towered threateningly a full foot above Viola, and while she kept her eyes fixed on his, craning her neck. She said steadily, “Though this be madness, Emma, yet there is method in it.”
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very interesting. I want to read more
ReplyDeleteI'm trying to figure this out and not succeeding! But I love the use of the Shakespearean language! Did I miss your announcement about Tree/House or is it still a secret?
ReplyDeleteVery intriguing! Loving the Shakespearian tone and premise here :)
ReplyDeleteFantastic snippet... but no Sexy Fiennes piccie this week? *sobs* :P
ReplyDeleteNice exchange of Will's lines. Makes me want more!
ReplyDeleteLovely voices--and, indeed, I wonder about Viola and her cesspool :)
ReplyDeleteI love that they're arguing in Shakespeare! So fun.
ReplyDeleteOh, I feel smarter just reading this LOL Great six!
ReplyDeleteI can feel the tension. Nice six! :)
ReplyDeleteVery intense! Great six, Jessica! Happy Sunday!
ReplyDeleteGood incorporation of the Shakespeare lines. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonder what 'dirty games' she means. Interesting!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoying the use of Shakespeare quotes. Great 6!
ReplyDeleteInteresting.
ReplyDeleteIiiiiinteresting. Where is this leading???
ReplyDeleteThe tension carries through very well in this six!
ReplyDeleteContinues to intrigue. Thanks.
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