The Greatest Thief
You Won't See Them Coming
I didn’t notice at first, when things began to disappear. I think it happened gradually and started out with small stuff that I would probably overlook. How long it had been going on or what exactly was missing, I had no idea.
I guess I shouldn’t really say missing, more like replaced; and to begin with, the replacements were not much different from the originals. Like if a thief stole your Louis Vuitton bag and switched it with a high-grade knockoff. A person with an untrained eye, such as myself, would never notice the difference.
I can’t remember exactly when I started to suspect that something was off, but there came a point when I did. I spoke with friends and family. They told me I was crazy. They insisted they didn’t notice anything different.
But they lied.
When Kim took that selfie on our last girls-night, the thief was there - front and centre. I saw the grey streaks in my once brunette tresses. I saw the crow’s feet around my eyes, and the wrinkles in my smile. I had my proof. My youth had been stolen by the greatest thief of all - time.
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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Fan-freaking-tastic! The twist is SO unexpected!
that was excellent. I am being stolen from as well
So true. It so like someone was quietly taking away things! Love it ♥️
Great work! Yes, it's true, time is a thief that takes our youth. But wisdom replaces it. So we don't lose out too much. Fabulous writing.
Oh, you did it well! Time is a thief! Excellent piece, Cathy!
This is great, Cathy. Well done. Time is the greatest thief of them all. And one no one can stop.
Oooh this was good! You're right, it really is the greatest thief isn't it!
You really handled that well Cathy. A heist story with depth and all in 200 (or less) words. Wow!
What an incredible piece, I love this!! Fantastic story!
Ooh, chills. Mic drop. Truly is the greatest thief of all and nothing we can do about it. Great idea for the prompt, executed so well.
Fabulous work Cathy! Very creative!
Excellent take on the challenge and a great finale
Wow! This one sure reached deep! I loved this perspective!
Oh don't get me started on Time! That conniving theif stole so much from me! And people have the audacity to tell Time heals everything. Like wth 🙄 Lol, I loved your story! So creative!
Yes! The most precious limited individual commodity on the world. By the way, have you seen my trousers. The cops wouldn’t believe I’d been ripped off when they found me in the park. What is wrong with them? Love your story! 🥰 Scott Wade
The greatest thief that no one is safe from. So clever! 🩶
smiling at you the whole damn time
Oh this is fantastic, my friend!! 😍 Such a clever take on the challenge! Love this 🤗❤️
Age does sneak up on us. Well done! 💖
Time is undefeated great story Cathy!
And replaced with a wizening, "the hoary head of wisdom."
You are right about that!!! Terrific microfcton heist story!!!💖💖💕
girl! same!
Great microfiction 😊💕
Thanks a lot, thief of time, lol. This was excellent. Awesome job! ❤️