The Veil Of Mata Hari

Mata Hari, sometimes called a maneater, or vamp, is a mysterious, beautiful, and seductive woman whose charms ensnare her lovers, often leading them into compromising, deadly traps Her ability to enchant, entice and hypnotize her victim with a spell was in the earliest years seen as verging on supernatural; hence, Mata Hari today is still often described as having a power akin to an enchantress, seductress, witch, having power over men. Mata Hari is typically villainous, or at least morally ambiguous, and always associated with a sense of mystification and unease. Mata Hari is considered to be a 'deadly woman' or 'lethal woman'. She tries to achieve her hidden purpose by using feminine wiles such as beauty, charm, or sexual allure. In many cases, her attitude towards sexuality is lackadaisical, intriguing, or frivolous. In some cases, she uses lies or coercion rather than charm. She may also make use of some subduing weapons such as sleeping gas, a modern analog of her magical powers in younger years. She may also be (or imply that she is) a victim, caught in a situation from which she can not escape. You felt her gaze, didn’t you? Soft as silk, sharp as a dagger. She knows your secrets, your weaknesses, and now, you are caught. Struggle if you wish... but it’s far too late. Mata Hari has chosen. You are her next prey. Can you survive, or will you become another victim, or something more?