The Art of the Heist
This Thievin' Thing Ain't For Everyone!
I've been a thief all my life. My Mama was a thief. My Grammie was a thief. Even my Daddy, they say, was a thief. I never met him. He left when I was a couple weeks old. Anyway, my point is, thieving's the family business.
It's not that we need to steal. We have all we need, in a strict sense. But there are luxuries, those extra comforts, you know. Like Mama always said when I was just a young fella, "It's your world too, so get out and take what you want from it."
A good heist has to be planned, but spontaneous. That sounds oxymoronic, but it's really not. You've got to be ready. You've got to scope out the target and its location, points of entry, exit. You have to know the players, their patterns, when they come and go. Careful study is essential.
An innocent, credible presentation is critical. Build that trust. Take that time. Trust me, it pays dividends.
Then, using the element of surprise, get in, and take the loot!
Like last night. I waited, I watched. Swiftly. Surely. Heart pounding. In and out. Long gone before anyone noticed. On the balcony...mmmmmmm, steak!
About the Creator
Misty Rae
Retired legal eagle, nature love, wife, mother of boys and cats, chef, and trying to learn to play the guitar. I play with paint and words. Living my "middle years" like a teenager and loving every second of it!
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Comments (51)
Brilliant. I really enjoyed this.
This was very good !
What a sweet face!! I loved the twist on this and how it was a whole family thing. A joy to read. Congratulations on Top Story, Misty :)
Very cute and enjoyable. Congratulations on your top story.
Great job! Loved the twist :)
Good 👍👍👍
This was absolutely enchanting Misty. I loved loved loved the twist at the end. This is one of my favorite reads of the entire month so far. Great job.
So perfect.
Fun story, great buildup and nice twist at the end.. Congrats on getting a Top Story!
Thought I had already commented, lol. This was a very creative and fun little take on the challenge! Nice one, Misty! Congrats too on Top Story!
Hahaha love this.. the ending is gold.
Fun read for sure
Very good
This story had me smiling! Thanks for such a fun read 👏🎉
Nice. I have a couple of thieves at home.
Great twist
Very good
Awww I enjoyed it!😅😁😍😍very cute doggie 🐶 Congratulations on top story
Well done for another TOP STORY!
Wowsers!!! You rocked this one! Easy read and a thoroughly engaging ride to the end destination of CUTE.
hahaha.. that's a good story and the misdirection was really nice!
This is hilarious and so well done.
That was great and a well deserved Top Story
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I love this! Short and sweet, and so creative 😊 very well done, and congratulations on your Top Story!