螳螂捕蝉，黄雀在后 (táng láng bǔ chán, huáng què zài hòu)
Chinese, "the mantis stalks the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind". Idiom meaning to pursue gains in front of you while ignoring danger behind.
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Totentanz
FantasyThe story of an arrogant teacher, an unwanted pupil, a lie, a betrayal, a time-loop, and an impending alien invasion. Cover by @Sheewholoved (Also posted on FictionPress, AO3, and Royal Road)
