Something caught Clifford’s eye on the computer screen while he was doodling away the hours on search engines. It was simply a link that said:
Click here to learn how to become a great writer.
Clifford clicked.
Do you wish to write a novel, a play, a poem, a flash fiction, a short story…
Clifford clicked the flash fiction link.
Do you work on a tablet, a phone, a computer…
Clifford clicked the computer link.
Are you interested in cooking, romance, western, science fiction, fantasy…
Clifford clicked the romance link. Gradually, with one click after another and a good twenty minutes of clicking, the Writing Website was satisfied that there was enough information to proceed.
Congratulations! You are ideal to undertake our online writing course! Do you intend to pay by credit card, bank transfer, or Paypal?
Weave a Web 
That sounds great! Share the link. I want to sign up.
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https://weaveaweb.wordpress.com/
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Thank you! How do you want to be paid?
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In cash under the table.
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I like your style. Give me a moment to find a brown envelope.
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LOL, this has very familiar ring!
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It’s autobiographical!
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The story is an apt commentary on entrenched online brinkmanship.
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It was a lead I followed out of interest and ended by not telling a thing.
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Paypal.
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Thank you.
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You’re welcome.
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I’ll send you a money order on the first…
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Looking forward to it!
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Your cheque is in the mail. I left the amount blank, so you can fill that in, please.
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I shall be honest. How many L’s in a milion?
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I am not sure. Just remember the 6 zeroes, and she’s right, mate.
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