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The Final Act

A Cautionary Tale

By -C.A.R.Published 11 months ago 1 min read
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The Final Act
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The moonlit cityscape glittered below as Max and his crew made their final preparations for the heist of a lifetime. Their target: the Diamond Tower, said to hold the world's most valuable gem collection. With precision, they infiltrated the building's security system, disabling alarms and cameras.

Everything seemed flawless until they reached the vault. Just as Max inserted the final code, a deafening alarm pierced the air. Panic swept through the crew as they realized their plan had been compromised. Security guards flooded the hallways, trapping them inside.

Bullets whizzed past, shattering glass and puncturing walls. Max's heart raced as he shouted orders, desperately seeking an escape route. With each passing second, their chances dwindled. One by one, the crew members fell, leaving Max standing alone against the onslaught.

Cornered and outnumbered, Max had no choice but to fight. He unleashed his skills, dodging bullets and striking back with deadly accuracy. But even his expertise couldn't overcome the overwhelming odds.

Defeated, Max sank to the ground, and as the guards closed in, he could only reflect on his ambition and the price it had exacted. The diamond heist that was supposed to be his greatest triumph had become his undoing.

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About the Creator

-C.A.R.

I've been writing poetry since I was a little girl.

Enjoy,

Crystal Rodriguez

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