Reverse Heist
Is Put-Pocketing a Thing? A Micro Heist Story
“She knows you took her lucky coin,” the lady’s handmaid whispered. “From her purse.” She scowled. “Somehow.”
“Me? Never!” I feigned innocence, playing the wrongly-accused nobleman. I searched for an escape amidst the bustling market, but none were forthcoming.
“There’ll be consequences if the coin isn’t returned before sundown,” she warned, gesturing to the armored knights behind her. “They’re watching you closely. Stay safe,” she grinned evilly.
“I swear I’m innocent!” I called out, knowing she wouldn’t listen. Shit, fuck! Panic consumed me.
Lady Terena eyed me suspiciously as I meandered the market, pretending to hunt down the right turnips or berries. Getting close again seemed impossible, but I had a plan.
Seizing the moment, I entered an adjacent stall, using my magic to peer through the fabric wall unnoticed.
My hand reached through the cloth wall, invisibly put-pocketing Terena’s coin back into her purse without detection.
“It’s just worthless silver,” I consoled myself as I left the stall.
“At least I’ve saved my neck,” I muttered, passing by Terena, who was staring wide-eyed at the silver coin in her palm. She looked up with confused eyes that met mine.
I simply smiled and sauntered off, whistling down the aisle.
About the Creator
JP Harris
I like writing kooky stories
Golden Time of Day
When the snow melted, the spring air brought the pungent smell of trees blooming. Their pinks and fuchsias and whites created a panoply of color. Sedgwick Vorman, 39, carried the flowers in the same way to the same grave at the turn of the season. His skin looked like chestnuts and his strong cheek bones and hands shot through the neck and the sleeves of his designer jacket. He dusted off the marker and replaced the flowers. He set up a blanket and a beach chair. He then opened the newspaper. News about the worst day in stock market history since the 1929 crash alerted his attention as he turned on the radio.
By Skyler Saunders6 days ago in Fiction
Comments (1)
Great pacing and I love the main character here! The emotions feel so real and the stakes feel high, despite the easy solution at the end. Wonderful little read! 💜