The Vault of Arvion
Poor is the pupil who does not surpass her master
In the murky shadows of the moonlit city, notorious con artist and master thief, Donovan Rooker, devised his most audacious heist yet: The legendary "Vault of Arvion."
The vault was claimed to house the world's most valuable gem — the Starfire Diamond. It was high stakes, but if he pulled it off, it would become his legacy.

With a meticulously crafted plan, Rooker infiltrated the vault, maneuvering his way through the grid of lasers, barely avoiding them as they singed his hair.
His hands gripped the Starfire Diamond, but, it was dull and lifeless, not radiant and breath-taking like often described. It was a fake! Under it, a small note.
-- "Congrats, Rooker, or should I say Rookie. You've taught me well, but poor is the pupil who does not surpass her master. Your number one protégé - Eleanor xx."

Adrenaline surged through his veins. He couldn't help but feel a sense of accomplishment at having trained such an impressive thief but also a sense of danger knowing that Eleanor had outclassed him.
Then -- sirens wailed. The room lit up red. Rooker's lips curled into a grin - time for plan B.
About the Creator
Brendan Byrne
Brendan is an accomplished screenwriter and novelist specializing in horror. His horror screenplay "Anti-Social," is highly rated on the esteemed Red List, while his debut children's book, "Christmas is Here," was also met with success.

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