Gone In A Flash
Heisting the most expensive car in the world.
He deserves to lose 20 million dollars thought Jim. Bartleby Steele was out of control. The world was failing around them and he thought so little of the people in the world that he'd spend 20 million on such an elaborate prize.
She'd been at the show all day and the lords of the land were no doubt in a bidding war. Sure, she was beautiful, and a one-of-a-kind prize worth having. Jim Forrester watched the crown jewel of the Rolls-Royce like everybody else.
When the crowd died down and it was time to move the Boat Tail, Jim watched as security brought the keys to the driver. Jim wandered over and commented on how beautiful she was.
Before he even knew what he was going to do, Jim whacked the driver over the head with the butt of his pistol and took the keys from the unconscious man's hand. He pulled the man behind a bush, propped his head on a rock, and calmly walked over to the ridiculously priced automobile.
Hopping over the door and into the drivers' seat, Jim felt the comfort of the luxurious leather. The car roared to life, and Jim sped away smiling widely.
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Jason Ray Morton
Writing has become more important as I live with cancer. It's a therapy, it's an escape, and it's a way to do something lasting that hopefully leaves an impression.
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Brutally satisfying.