Antinomy
He stared at his reflection in the restaurant window. A woman passing by glanced at him, blushing and thinking he was looking at her, but his focus was on himself. Some would call him a god, handsome and perfect. By looks alone, people assumed goodness in him.
- Contradiction or opposition, especially between two laws or rules.
- A contradiction between principles or conclusions that seem equally necessary and reasonable; a paradox.
He stared at his reflection in the restaurant window. A woman passing by glanced at him, blushing and thinking he was looking at her, but his focus was on himself. Some would call him a god, handsome and perfect. By looks alone, people assumed goodness in him.
If only they knew the antinomy of his personality. The ugliness that lay beneath the beauty. He should thank whatever divine being that created him. His appearance allowed him free reign. No one ever suspected him. A smile twisted his lips and he rose, leaving the building.
Especially not that woman.
Today's prompt was inspired by Story Dam's post on villains... albeit loosely. ;)
Especially not that woman.
Today's prompt was inspired by Story Dam's post on villains... albeit loosely. ;)
