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The Unlikely Thieves

A Grand Misadventure

By Stevie JohnsonPublished about a year ago 1 min read
The Unlikely Thieves
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In the heart of Paris, an audacious plan was afoot. Three unassuming librarians, Hector, Camille, and René, aimed to steal the most precious artifact of the Louvre - the Mona Lisa.

In the labyrinth of dusty stacks, they devised a cunning plan. On the day of the heist, Camille, known for her charming charisma, distracted the security guards with an elaborate ruse. At the same time, Hector, a scrappy locksmith in his early years, dismantled the laser security system with uncharacteristic grace. René, the meticulous planner, stood watch, his eyes darting between the grand entrance and his confederates.

Camille, putting on a convincing act of fainting, caused the guards to scramble, while Hector, deftly navigating the lasers, reached the Mona Lisa. He glanced back at René, his hands trembling slightly. As he lifted the frame off the wall, a silence enveloped the grand gallery.

Just as they thought they’d triumphed, the sirens blared. The guards, realizing the deceit, rushed towards the gallery. However, the librarians had anticipated this. With a smoke bomb and strategic chaos, they vanished, leaving behind a replica of the Mona Lisa in their wake, the original safely tucked away. The Louvre was none the wiser. Voila!

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Stevie Johnson

I write about things that I'm interested in. I'm Greek, I'm a Gamer, and I'm a Bitcoin enthusiast.

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