A Story In
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Pretty Persuasion
Sam found the devil's words to be persuasive. "Where do I sign?"
"Right here, fine sir."
As he put pen to paper, Sam paused. "I almost feel bad. It's just too good to be true."
"I assure you every clause will be followed to the letter."
"It's just I don't like to agree to anything unless I feel certain both parties will be happy."
Six hours of negotiation later, the devil finally had the satisfaction of capturing Sam's signature. Never mind a soul was no longer included. He had at least saddled Sam with a lifetime subscription to Satan's Substack.
Honors Bestowed
When the bandit chief Harper Caine invaded the capital, he was met with the torrential might of the King's Watch. After he quickly dispatched the watchmen, the King's ministers unanimously called for negotiation.
It was decided they would offer Harper Caine lordship over the King's peach orchards.
"Why would I agree to such a settlement?" asked Harper Caine.
"Because tending to the King's peaches is considered the greatest honor in all the lands and comes with a salary of 1,000 gold bars."
"I agree to those terms."
It was many years before Harper Caine realized the King cared nothing for peaches.
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