Photo credit @ Roger Bultot
A Sweet Dilemma
By T. Delaplain
The air in the security office sizzled with heated debate as roving black and white images of the museum flitted across the screens.
“We could foul the heating system and raise the room temp to just above the alarm’s sensor.”
“Been done, Heist Society.”
“Let’s jam a titanium brief case under the security gate and roll in and out before they know what’s hit ‘em.”
“Thomas Crown Affair.”
“Call in a decoy SWAT team. They make the steal while we project the illusion.”
“Oceans 11”
“Are there no original crimes in the world?”
“Well, we could just buy the candy bar.”
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
You can get away with any crime if you stick to 100 words at Friday Fictioneers. Head over to see the link to our mug shots at our host Rochelle Wisoff’s blog Addicted to Purple.
But where would be the fun in buying it?
LikeLiked by 1 person
Right?
LikeLike
If I enjoyed such elaborate plans, I think I’d steal something more substantial.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m not sure they’re very good at their job.
LikeLiked by 1 person
They must really be devoted to their nefarious misdeeds if they’d be willing to go to all that trouble merely for a fattening treat.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Well, it is candy!
LikeLiked by 1 person
LOL! Quite the imaginative security guard. Bored, maybe?
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s how I saw them. Thanks Alice.
LikeLike
Ok.. that made me laugh out loud!!! 😂 Loved it!!! Sometimes I think maybe it shouldn’t be SO easy to buy an evil candy bar!! ha ha ha ha!!! 😉
LikeLiked by 2 people
Right? At least we could burn a few calories getting through security, Mission Impossible style.
LikeLiked by 2 people
😂😂😂
LikeLike
Loved this idea, it’s difficult to think of a heist that hasn’t already been done in the movies 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
I know, how does anyone get away with a bank robbery these days? It would be fun to think up crazy ways to thwart a security system. I’m sure “white hats” sit around doing this to prevent computer hacks. So fun for a writer.
LikeLiked by 1 person
That was a hoot and a half, Tracey! Loved it. Definitely snorted at the end…
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m so glad you get me. I laughed all morning. A good day.
LikeLiked by 3 people
indeed!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Oh!! And happy birthday! 😘😘
LikeLiked by 2 people
Well, I laughed all morning and into the afternoon. I’m sure that candy bar was meant to be your birthday present.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Nah, I shoplifted a cake, as suggested by Sandra. Stolen confections are so much sweeter.
LikeLiked by 1 person
There’s got to be a better way! How about…oh no, it’s been done!
Click to read my FriFic tale
LikeLiked by 1 person
And…what if.. never mind. Ha ha
LikeLiked by 1 person
No fun in paying for something you can get for free, with a little ingenuity. Happy birthday!
LikeLike
Thank you, I think I’ll go into town and shoplift a cake since I’m rapidly approaching the age of forgettability.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Attagirl!
LikeLiked by 1 person
Your story made me grin! Mind you, it might also carry a more serious message. There’s an awful lot of crime that doesn’t seem rational, and where the perpetrator has to work harder for less than he would in regular work.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m pretty sure I would have failed as a thief. Med school seemed easier.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Hilarious. I bet one of those guys was Perry Block. He’d steal a candy bar and replace it with a copy of his book.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I don’t think he’s thought of putting his book in vending machines, yet. Boy, I don’t envy you guys having to promote your books. But I’m so proud of your accomplishments.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Ha I wondered if they were crooks or script writers for a movie! Hahaha it’s all been done before. What about a computer virus?
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sure there are “white hats” sitting around dreaming up computer viruses to fight. Unfortunately the “black hats” make more money doing the same.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I’m sure!
LikeLike
A great idea.
LikeLike
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TRACEY!!!
Okay…now that I’ve gotten that out of the way…the story made me guffaw, laugh and snort. Where’s the fun in just buying a candy bar when you can think of ways to get the five fingered discount? Love it.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you. I had a relaxing day eating cake.
I amused myself with this one.
Warm regards,
Tracey
LikeLiked by 1 person
I needed a laugh and you served one up – perfect! Love the film references.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad to entertain you Jilly. Laughter is good medicine.
LikeLiked by 1 person
I could hear the tired sarcasm in the last line. Very amusing.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Thank you
LikeLike
LOL 🙂
Loved the reminder to those heists.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Funny–made me smile. All that plotting for a candy bar 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Some days are like that, especially if you really really want sugar. Ha
LikeLiked by 1 person
Too much fun! Thanks for telling a truly funny story.
LikeLiked by 1 person
Glad you liked it. It made me want to watch “The Thomas Crown Affair” for the umpteenth time. I don’t think Renee Russo has ever looked better.
LikeLiked by 1 person
No original crime to do… and if it hasn’t been done in a film it’s been done in reality (like stealing a helicopter to get in from the roof)
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s been done a few times. Trojan horse, been done.
LikeLike
That is the way to do it. Obviously a crime baron writing your piece.
LikeLiked by 1 person
This is true or a writer.
LikeLike
Made me smile too, Tracey! How bored must these guys be? And their movie knowledge is second to none, so I’m guessing that all they do is watch heist movies on the night shift! Great story
LikeLiked by 1 person
I bet security guarding is boring punctuated by sheer terror. Kind of like obstetrics. Ha ha
LikeLiked by 1 person
Haha! Exactly!
LikeLike