Never before were the stakes so high. by jfolkmann

photofeed · @jfolkmann · Feb 18 '18

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Never before were the stakes so high.

![08E2D255-EACF-4C40-8B5A-8BA41C834115.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmPYkYazaf9pWx3JzkLn8EGuRrdcTURtzqsxjkYG8jJUTB/08E2D255-EACF-4C40-8B5A-8BA41C834115.JPG)

Going to the game used to be fun, but now it was everything. To everyone else, it was just play, but for her it life or death. Give the dealer the money, watch the table for the right mark, but it always worked. You never knew who the target might be. 

Up to experience and training.

![BA43933B-2DF1-49F9-BB0A-9997E694DC69.JPG](https://steemitimages.com/DQmZY2uN5hjaaREjzcSmeEHbWZMvHp7F9nuXm9838FrGb6m/BA43933B-2DF1-49F9-BB0A-9997E694DC69.JPG)

Never trust luck.

Going in for the kill was why she was used by the syndicate. To make the final move. Let the others warm up the table. You only knew you'd been taken for a ride, when she left with all the money. Down to the wire, it was how she played, and how she won.

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***Now go back and re-read the first word in every sentence (including the title).  You're welcome ;)***

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@bigtom13 · Feb 18 '18

Jeeze.  I've never felt so let down in my life. :)

Nice photos, too!

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@jfolkmann · Feb 19 '18

:)

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@photocontests2 · Feb 18 '18

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@tristanoliff · Feb 18 '18

Haha interesting story! I would have loved to see more photos from this scene though :) The tones in the buildings and sky are super moody... Im trying to improve my architecture photography, do you do quite a lot of it?

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@jfolkmann · Feb 19 '18

Some.  I'm usually in the mountains.  So it's not my primary thing.

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@llfarms · Feb 18 '18

Love this! The story pulled me in immediately...and then the song...it's gonna be stuck in my head all day! ❤ it!

👍 normok

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@jfolkmann · Feb 19 '18

Lol.  :)

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@countrygirl · Feb 19 '18 (edited)

aw.....that's so sweet......a secret letter to someone you love....very clever writing @jfolkmann....oh oh and great photos....very interesting art on two buildings there.

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@jfolkmann · Feb 19 '18

LA has all sorts.  I love the grey against the blue.

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