Syndicate Chronicles: I’m sorry, lets move on.

CLyon
3 min readJun 24, 2023

Lotto Syndicate — Day 3

This is the 2nd draw since starting the syndicate and yet again we did not win. I don’t understand and some colleagues are getting a little disgruntled. I felt compelled to apologies and sent the follow:

Dear Syndicate Members,

I hope this message finds you in good spirits, despite the unfortunate turn of events that transpired in the realm of lottery winnings this evening. Alas, I stand before you with a heavy heart and an empty wallet, for our ambitious quest for financial glory has regrettably fallen short.

In the grand tapestry of cosmic randomness, it seems the stars weren’t in the mood to sprinkle their celestial blessings upon our humble syndicate. Instead, they decided to play a cosmic prank, leaving us clutching our tickets like wilted daisies in a vast field of jackpot dreams.

I apologize profusely for my inability to manifest the correct combination of numbers. Clearly, my skills in predicting the whims of the lottery gods are still a work in progress. I assure you, I am diligently working on improving my divine connection and perhaps investing in a crystal ball or two.

Now, I implore you, my esteemed comrades, to forgive my feeble attempt at manipulating the forces of chance. Please don’t hold my

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CLyon

Educator, Private Academic Coach, Ed D student and lover of words. Father, brother, son, and like to laugh.