The Scent of a Schemer
A sarcastic short story about a 1 Million perfume original vs a fake. Hilarious tale of luxury, imitation, and the pungent price of deceit. (Story Begins) So, Chadwick von Moneybags swaggers into the gala, a cloud of 1 Million Parfum Original trailing him like a bespoke financial advisory firm . Notes of effervescent citrus, premium leather , and the subtle, unmistakable aura of generational wealth announce his arrival. It’s a masterpiece of perfumery. Then, there’s Barry . Barry bought his " 1 Mill-ion " off a guy in a van. Barry’s scent profile is… ambitious. Top notes of regret, a heart of chemical despair, and a base of pungent, screechy failure. Chadwick’s scent is a long-lasting, complex whisper of confidence. Barry’s is a cheap, synthetic scream for help that lasts exactly as long as his credibility. The crowd parts for Chadwick. They part for Barry, too, but for very di...