Fascination… and the Beholder

Look.

That's what it says to you.

It says 'look'.

It's a voice compelling as a crooked finger. Whether willing or unwilling you are doomed to obey.  What is it? Fascination.

To a certain extent, no matter what it is you are doing, you are going to want to provoke this in people. Of course, if you provoke it and then fail to pay off, you may never manage to provoke it again. Your lures might be forever associated with disappointment.

Equally, if you go too far in the opposite direction, provide...