Photo prompt is provided by Kecia Spartin
She was a real snake in the grass.
Untidy, loud, crass, neglectful and purveyor of whoreish ways.
You’d see her leaning against the bank wall watching the customers come and go. Waiting always waiting knowing that sooner or later a mark would come her way.
She could sweet talk her way into and out of any situation.
She had no sense of body space. She wore strong perfume to overcome you should you venture too close.
Plus, she had the biggest most falsely innocent eyes on any woman I knew.
She was the epitome of give with one hand and take with the other.
Morality wasn’t a virtue known to her.
But one day her luck ran out, and there wasn’t much sympathy for her. She’d stung far too many, and now her chickens had home to roost.
She was a sorry sight in the park sitting under the gum trees often singing to herself. But always with those big eyes, searching, ever vigilant.
Written for: https://flashfictionforaspiringwriters.wordpress.com/2017/07/03/fffaw-challenge-week-of-july-4-2017-2/
Morpethroad 
Really vivid language.
Thank you so much
That is a nice metaphoric take.
Thank you good sir.
A wonderful take on the prompt!
Thank you so much..
I liked how you used the snake in the prompt to refer to a woman. Sounds like there is a lot of anger in you in this story! Great story!
It was that sort of story Joy, thanks for stopping by.
Yes, it was.
A fable for the modern world. Nicely done.
Thanks so much Iain.
You created a rather strong story here. They do say, that ones chickens come home to roost. But can we feel sorry for your character.
Yes in the end she has nothing left but the power within her eyes. Thanks Michael for stopping by.
The metaphorical snake in the grass brought low by metaphorical chickens.
Nicely put!
Yes indeed James, thanks for reading and your comment.
I loved your take on this prompt – really clever use of the words! The twist at the end was pretty exciting, too. Excellent writing!
Thank you, I very much appreciate you stopping by.
Detailed portrayal of someone using their powers in all the worst ways — and not profiting from it, in the end.
Certainly is Joy. Thanks so much for your comment.
Ooooh, Wow! Very vivid indeed.
Thank you Jael, appreciate you stopping by.
Most welcome always 🙂
Really nice and a little sad.
Thank you so much for your comment. It’s much appreciated.
Great story! Sooner or later, the “chickens do come home to roost!” 🙂
Yes very true. Thanks Jessie for stopping by
Michael, what a fantastic job you did here. Great use of metaphor.
Thanks so much Neel.
A story well crafted with a great use of the metaphor. But in the end feel sorry for the women who maybe knows no other trade or possesses any skill to keep the wolves at bay.
http://ideasolsi65.blogspot.in/2017/07/the-modern-eve.html
This is very well written and complex. Nice job!
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Thanks Annie, lovely you could stop by..
You’ve created quite a character wth this woman. Car on fire no one but herself, and the focus on her eyes, snake like as well, I liked the line: ” purveyor of whoreish ways” it made me laugh. I think we have many words for this job or, er, skill set?
Thanks Mandi glad you enjoyed this piece..