The term “Flying Monkeys” was first used in the iconic movie “Wizard of oz”. It was in the Winkie Country , where Wicked Witches  of the West stalked Dorothy Gale. But, she wasn’t doing it herself . She had these flying monkeys that were doing the stalking. 

It is in recent time that  the term has been resurfaced. It is to describe triangulation in narcissistic (“Cluster B”) abuse. It is basically “double entendre” that does the job.

Welcoming with one hand , striking(stalking)  with two

This is the foundation of multiple  lives that  the "cluster B"  exists in. Off course the welcoming act  is  publicly advertised ,while the  stalking part is   covert and  done under the radar. Image below describes the situation

The triangulation above is the process of cultivating the victim's friends to become flying monkeys.

Left side of triangle: The observer (Goldenchild) is groomed. (paired with Narcissistic grooming). It is  sometimes accompanied by a spirit of joy and happiness and festivity. This link  discusses the role of humor as a weapon in the hands of "Cluster B" (Humor and Comic Styles with Cluster B Personality Pathology) .

Note:Goldenchild (observers) are chosen from the target 's circle of  friends. 

Right side of triangle: the real victim is paired with shock. That is by relentless attacks on sympathetic nervous system.This is done in the following manner.

• cultivating the existing triggers(flashbacks)

• Insert new triggers (flashbacks)

I have detailed  this in the link Exasperation. He has kept me on the state of exasperation, since May 2019.

Both pairing with shock and pairing with narcissistic grooming are cultivated through time. 

The attacks continue  intensively and aggressively on the sympathetic nervous system, which has a devastating effect on physical health. This will continue until the victim reaches a state of  “Learned helplessness and hopelessness”.