parasitology

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[OT from cottage renovations]

in this space the usual context for any mention of parasites and hosts is that of invasive species. 

parasitism can take other forms, however, as related in this story about an emotional parasite, weaving a web of fiction in order to lure and snare and then, in some fashion, feed upon real human feelings: an online vampire of the soul. 

creepy, but very well written though I do wish the author could have set aside some of the narrating to just let to story tell itself. 

I sent the link to a couple of friends who replied, identically, "where do you find this stuff?" (the obvious answer: "online", in particular it was referenced parenthetically in an entry in dakiwiboid's journal).  a third recipient read it through and found it gripping.  discussing it with him this morning I told him that I believe it to be a work of fiction.  in a couple of minor aspects it doesn't quite fit together but then fiction, when it works well, is something that comes in layers so who can tell for sure?