Patience

“It’s all simple economics, when you get down to it,” the spider said as it wrapped up a struggling moth. “The web is an investment: time, energy, resources. We wouldn’t do it if it wasn’t profitable.” His victim’s struggles slowly ceased. “It’s their fault if they go bumbling into the web; I’m not dragging them over and throwing them in. Profit is nearly inevitable, if you’re only patient enough to wait for your prey to come to you.”

Matteo glimpsed movement all around him. Spiders filled every corner and crevice of the basement, gazing out at him with glittering eyes…