Listen for the Lie

by Amy Tintera

An insult doesn’t have the intended impact when spelled incorrectly.

Tavern? I can feel that this is a bad idea by the way I glance over at my closet to see which dress I should wear.

That seems like a bad idea. “Yes.”

this was a bad idea.

This is probably a deeply stupid idea, but

If I had any self-respect, I’d leave.

I should run.

I should run.