Stealing Power
Stealing money was good and fine. Stealing power though, that's where it was at.
Stealing money was good and fine. Stealing power though, that's where it was at.
Why did the owner of The Drill Museum get whatever he wanted? Power. Power through threat. Threat... from secrets. Secrets of politicians in the form of proof... hidden... keeping governors and senators and congressmen in his pocket.
We busted in, Perez looped the security feed. Davis and McCarthy strolled in with extra rope. Guess those guards were easier to tie up than we predicted.
We were off to steal paintings. They still didn't understand the deal. Why didn't I want money? Why was I allowing them to fence the majority of the paintings and keep the cash?
"Because I only want one." I told them.
"The 18th most expensive one." Davis retorted.
"It's not about the money." Was all I divulged.
"I guess he's a collector." McCarthy scoffed.
Paintings lifted. The crew and I were quick. No deviating from the plan. Paintings in the van. Tires peeled out on pavement. The white van a ghost in the night... burnt by the docks...
They fenced the art and made a fortune. I kept my painting. Taped to the back... compromising photographs of every politician that you knew.
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I liked the ending. Made me laugh
I am really enjoying Microfiction and this had it all. Greed, corruption, power, politics and the heist (plus the one kept with the compromising hidden.) A very clever plot indeed and the twist! ‘Tires peeled out on pavement. The white van a ghost in the night... burnt by the docks...’ Wow Stephen!! Pauline 🌸
Oh, this gave me chills. I think life is stranger than fiction, and you tapped into something that happens. I have no way to confirm this, but I have the suspicion that “people in power” aren’t in power, because those we don’t even know about control them. They use blackmail to pull their strings. And their desperation for money and fame was likely how they got into the predicament of being controlled. To me, no amount of money could be worth that. Very spooky and imaginative story, Stephen. I loved “The white van a ghost in the night... burnt by the docks...”
And how will you use this stolen power? That's the rub.
Hey, Great pacing for a micro. Loved the ending as well! 😊
Great story! Loved it!
Excellent story and loved the finish
That is like the best leverage ever! This was a very creative take on the challenge!
Solid. So solid. And dayum that finish was satisfying. Well-played 👏
This has so much truth! Power is so much more valuable than money. If you have power, you’ll always have money. But money doesn’t always grant you power. Well done. Unique twist. I did an entry to this challenge too. You should check it out. 🥰 https://vocal.media/fiction/into-the-heist