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Ruth was blind to the sinister creep’s dark side. It was simply a meeting in a sunny glade, surrounded by a copse of maple trees, so beautiful in autumn. It all seemed above board as she approached the clearing. A blanket laid on the grass, even a picnic basket…how romantic, Ruth thought. And he was there, beautiful in a light blue shirt that matched his eyes, sitting welcomely. She sat down and they continued a conversation they started online. Ruth was at ease and the wine delicious. As she began to feel drowsy, she started to feel anxious. Wine had never affected her like this before. She started to speak and passed out.
When Ruth woke up, she was alone. Her clothes were sitting, folded neatly beside her. She suddenly realized she was naked! She saw bruises on her thighs and arms. Ruth realized she had been attacked. She gathered up her belongings and walked back to her car, and headed straight to the police station. She had to report it, even though no one would probably believe her—she did meet him of her own free will, only knowing his online persona. Never again, she thought, as she sat at the detective’s desk.
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MLMM Monday Wordle #388
https://pensitivity101.wordpress.com/2024/09/02/three-things-challenge-m805/Your three words today are:
GLADE COPSE CLEARING
That does happen far too often! Great story, Cheryl!
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I hope the story wasn’t true. It does happen way too often with it all being the woman’s fault.
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No ‘twas fiction
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Thanks for combining my challenges today Cheryl. Sadly too common a scenario with the victim being made to feel guilty.
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With all those words first thing came to mind
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