This post is for the Trifecta Writing Challenge.
This weekend we’re asking for exactly 33 words including an idiom somewhere
within.
“Always bet on the dark horse” he said.
“Why” I respond.
“He has the most to win and the most to lose.”
Win or lose, it’s all about how you play the game.
Charming South 
🙂
“He has the most to win and the most to lose.”
I like this a lot! You made every word really count!
Thank you Valerie! I was going in a completely different direction…heart on my sleeve…and for some reason dark horse popped in my mind. Thank you for taking time to read my entry. I really appreciate it!
I bet on the dark horse just to be different xD Great piece!
Me too Draug! Thanks for reading my entry!
well done!
Thank you Barbara 🙂
I really like this entry. I especially like the logic of betting on the dark horse. Good job.
Thank you Ann. I appreciate the feedback.
I like the dialogue here. Gives you a hint at who the characters might be. Not easy in a short piece.
Wow! Thank you for the feedback Trifecta!
Love this! Great use of idioms. And such an intriguing little story you have put together!
Thank you Suzanne!
Mmmm dark horses. Great post.
Thanks Kymm!
Dark horses are good to bet on for they always manage to surprise;-)Loved your take:-)
Thank you! I appreciate your comment
🙂