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“See me” by Timothy Motley

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“I just wanted you to see me,” said Zach into his phone's camera. Tonight had not gone as planned. In truth, nothing in Zach’s life had ever gone as planned. His life was a never ending loop of attempts and failures. A vicious, cruel cycle that tore off piece after piece until it vomited out an egoless sack of nothingness. At the very least that cycle was going to end tonight. It wasn’t the ending that Zach had ever hoped for, but it was the one he was going to get. That was for sure, that was the only thing that was for sure now. All he cou...

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“Julius Ceasar and Mannequin Bones” by Poop Man

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Alex could barely stand the hot, rancid breath in his face, the absence of the rest of his senses heightening his perception. His legs and arms ached from being in the same standing, cramped position for hours. The pocketknife pressed against his leg from his pocket with extreme pressure. He hissed, to not be overheard by anyone except his intended target,"Carl! Move! Over!"He heard a scuffling next to him, the coffin creaking with shifting weight, then a sharp jab in the side of his ribs. "God damn!" he heaved under his breath."Sorry!" Carl...

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“Midnight Mischief” by D.J. Gonsalves

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The crisp night air nipped at Huebert’s cheeks. Just a few more minutes of silent patience before his part of the job started. Leaning against the concrete wall of the Modern Museum of Art, he pivoted his head from left to right to make sure there was no one patrolling outside the building. “Ok Pierre,” Huebert whispered into his Bluetooth earbud. “All quiet on the western front.” He pulled up his black long sleeve and checked his watch - exactly 11:58pm - two minutes before a vital shift change of security guards. Fo...

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“The Hiroshige Heist” by Denise A Nisbet (Wallis)

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Write about an art thief who isstruggling to commit the perfectheist. #242, Fine Art.The Hiroshige HeistDenise A. NisbetCreeping around the Royal Academy of Arts like the Pink Panther …dum dadum dadumdadumdadum …do you know what we did? We stayed and hid when the gallery closed and now we had the run of the whole place, even if it was pitch dark. We were after Hiroshige. Who? Hiroshige. We were in love with the Japanese woodcut artist; you know the bloke who did The Wave, and Sudden Shower over Ohashi Bridge. You don’t know about t...

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“The Vulture Crown ” by Siobhan H

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“Jonny, I need your help, there onto me and I don’t have much time!”“Don’t worry I’m coming down to your level now.”“Argh!”“Marco? Marco are you there?”“They caught me Jonny! Run!”2 months earlier Paris is just the thing I needed after these past few weeks. It is not easy leaving such a high-end job. Here I was thinking that working for the governments secret cooperation would be an interesting line of work. “To a knew life,” I cheered and clinked my glasses together gulping down the rest of my beer.Loud buzzing reaches my ears. Peering down...

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“A PIECE OF CAKE” by Glenna Agnew

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A PIECE OF CAKE I crossed my arms and leaned against the wall of the museum, discreetly scanning the location of the security cameras in the main lobby. The museum tour guide was starting her spiel to those gathered for her tour of the museum.“Welcome to The Royal Ontario Museum, or ROM as it is known to the locals, this is the largest metropolitan museum in the heart of Toronto. As a matter of fact, the ROM is the largest museum in all of Canada. It is the home of thousands, no, actually, millions of artifacts, care...

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“Beauty in the Process” by TC Cook

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“The River Goddess in Sapphire. Beneath her sapphire veil, the river whispers secrets of timeless beauty. The painting that has taken the world by storm. It has captured the attention of every painter, art critic, and student of the fine arts and held it tightly in a vice grip for weeks now. Ever since its creation, people have lined up for days around the Aramondi Museum to catch a glimpse of the Goddess’. The newsboys are heralding it as a gift from the Gods, granted to humans so that they might bask in the light of true beauty in an ugly ...

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“Orange Is...” by James Vincent

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A solitary black figure stands two-thirds of the way up a hill and stares not at the countryside steeped in beauty but at the task ahead of him. Long blades of green and gold cover the hill, shimmering and dancing in the breeze, interrupted only by the vast expanse of blue above. The figure sees nothing, feels nothing.While the springtime sun of Southern France is famed for its mildness and congeniality, it appears that today the golden orb is bearing down on the land in full ferocity. The figure is hardly surprised at this. The heavens seld...

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“How Peter Found His Purpose” by Kevin Alphatooni

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“Look at them,” Peter said, “They mock us.” Po sat next to Peter but didn’t respond. Instead, he arched his back into a stretch and yawned. After scratching his stomach, he reached down and grabbed a lush bamboo branch and stuck it in his mouth. He crunched down on the shoot and then looked up at the brilliant sun, appreciating how it heated the stone platform he sat on to a comfortable warmth. Peter stood rigid at the edge of the platform, his front paws curled over the side as he leaned over the edge, teasing a fall down the grassy s...

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“Heart Thief” by Lo Lace

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Ira flexed her fingers as she ran one more simulation. “Come on. Come on!” She muttered under her breath, her bottom lip between her teeth. She watched helplessly at her monitor as the simulated version of her kept tripping the alarms on the museum piece she’d been planning to steal the last 4 months. Being a thief was just her hobby she liked to tell herself. She was always planning at least 3 to 4 jobs a year. Stealing priceless possessions and returning them back to their rightful owners.Her partner was an android named Gx1, gifted to her...

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“The Crimson Rose Heist” by Noted Moments

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Part I: The Break-In The Museum of Lost Treasures stood like a forgotten sentinel. Its ancient stones whispering secrets of civilizations long gone. Jack "The Wonder" Donovan, a man of shadows and secrets himself, had studied the museum's layout for weeks. Tonight, he would steal the Crimson Rose, a large diamond that had eluded every thief before him. Jack's heart raced as he slipped through the laser grid, his breath synchronized with the rhythmic hum of the security system. Mona, his partner in crime, monitored the cameras from their hide...

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“The Collective” by John Taavetti

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“Hello!” Izzy called out in the dark warehouse. “Is anyone here? Hello!” she called out again. She pulls her brown hair away from her eyes. The young woman walked slowly through the deep darkness. “Why didn’t I bring a freakin’ flashlight?” she mocked her own stupidity at that moment. Her hands extended outward. She had already ran into four things that were probably old warehouse equipment. This place seems abandoned. She thought. Out of nowhere a massive spotlight hits her face stopping her in her tracks. She was no-less blinde...

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“The Midnight Sonata” by J.B. Redel

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Marcel's patience began to wane after thirty-six hours of being confined to an eight-by-four box. His joints ached, begging for the freedom to stretch. He hoped the delivery would come sooner than scheduled, as he was now dangerously low on his meager water and food supply. Also… he didn’t know how much longer he could stand the smell of dust and chemicals emanating from the other body with which he shared the small space. Marcel cursed as the box suddenly lurched, jostling him and causing the body to fall onto him. Gagging, he gently p...

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“To See is Not to Notice the Obvious” by Ava Morgan

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Roman Hallowe liked to think of himself as the ultimate collector. There wasn’t a single gallery that had been able to protect itself from his…let’s call it talent. Because that was the way Roman’s head was wired; his skills were God given, how could he ignore them? And after his last heist up in Northern Canada, where he managed to snag a once in a lifetime piece by none other than Paul Cezanne, his skills felt more perfected than ever. Of course, it had all gone rather smoothly. He went in, averted the security, took the canvas,...

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“Death From Above” by E.J. Daniels

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As Lance sat at the desk waiting for the video chat to load he could hear his brother getting settled in. After a few shuffles of paperwork and the squeak of the worn office chair, Dane appeared, the disappointment clear on his face.“So how did the meeting go?” Lance asked. Dane tried to keep his composure, shifting in his seat, then looking into the distance, searching for the best reply. The ticking of the clock loud in Lances ear, his eyes wide, lips pursed. “Well? Will they meet with us or not?” he urged.“They laughed m...

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Write about an art thief who is struggling to commit the perfect heist.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 31 stories

“See me” by Timothy Motley

“Julius Ceasar and Mannequin Bones” by Poop Man

“Midnight Mischief” by D.J. Gonsalves

“The Hiroshige Heist” by Denise A Nisbet (Wallis)

“The Vulture Crown ” by Siobhan H

“A PIECE OF CAKE” by Glenna Agnew

“Beauty in the Process” by TC Cook

“Orange Is...” by James Vincent

“How Peter Found His Purpose” by Kevin Alphatooni

“Heart Thief” by Lo Lace

“The Crimson Rose Heist” by Noted Moments

“The Collective” by John Taavetti

“The Midnight Sonata” by J.B. Redel

“To See is Not to Notice the Obvious” by Ava Morgan

“Death From Above” by E.J. Daniels

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Write about a gallery whose paintings come alive at night.

Write about someone who accidentally destroys a museum’s most valuable artifact.

Write about two characters who meet and/or fall in love in a museum.

Start or end your story with a character who gets trapped inside a museum overnight.

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