The Historic Heist
Will you bring honor to your family.
Dr. Liu, an archaeologist, was studying the Terracotta Army in China when he noticed something peculiar. One of the statues bore a striking resemblance to his ancestor, General Liu. His heart raced as he realized his family history intertwined with this ancient army.
Dr. Liu couldn't resist his desire to bring the statue home. He carefully planned his heist, waiting until nightfall to make his move. He approached the statue and examined it closely. The likeness to his ancestor was undeniable.
With trembling hands, he carefully lifted the statue from its pedestal and exited the exhibit. He nearly made it to the exit when he spotted a guard. He thought the worst. Dr. Liu ran, clutching the statue tightly waited for the guard to catch him. Nothing happened. He walked past where he was hiding.
He made it home safely, but his guilt weighed heavily on him. He knew what he did was wrong, but he couldn't help feeling proud to have a piece of his family's history in his possession.
Days later, Dr. Liu returned the statue to its rightful place in the exhibit, realizing that his family's legacy was better preserved in its original context for future generations.
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Joseph Cosgriff
Aspiring new writer who loves fiction and specifically post-apocalyptic and dystopian stories. Looking to see what I can do to better my skills.
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