Excellent You just never know who is conversing. Imaginary Conversations by Barry Penfold Flash Fiction contest entry Artwork by VMarguarite at FanArtReview.com

"Is that you Vladimir?" A response was not forthcoming. " Are you there?" "Yes, I am here". The voice was low, almost a gargle. "Do not ring me here, Donald. It is not a secure line." " But I was so excited thinking about how I could help you. How did you like the security blackout?" " Good one. I can now step up the missile attacks. Keep them thinking I want to seek a peace settlement." " Not a problem with that. I am so thrilled how much we can earn from such a deal. What about you?" " Excited is not the word. I just want to secure the territory. Wipe them off the map. You are good at changing maps, Donald." "Ha, Ha, Vladimir. I have plenty of Executive Orders left on my desk to distract them." " We need to write the history. Then we will own it." " So wise, so wise." Recognized Author Notes We are never told what really goes on behind the scenes so to speak. Will we ever know?

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