[Write the Story] Something Valuable Has Been Stolen
Prompt: Something Valuable Has Been Stolen
Words: huntress, machinations, trophy, turncoat, treasure, minute, nook, historic, rock, ruin
Story
“It was right there!” Meagan jabbed a finger at the empty nook. A faint outline of dust showed where something had been disturbed.
“And you’re sure –”
Meagan cut off the question with a glare. “The Turncoat Treasure statue was there a minute ago. Now it’s not, and you are, Sergeant Casper. Do I have to point out anything else obvious, like the rock that ruined my French doors?”
Her sarcasm and the heat to her tone wasn’t lost on the detective. He had the good grace to flush a bit. He swallowed and checked his motes. “Since this is a historic structure, why isn’t there a better security system?”
Meagan’s eyes narrowed as she seethed a moment before she answered. “We have a security system. It’s a good one. Obviously, whoever checked the rock also knew how to avoid it’s one little flaw – if there’s a breach, there’s a few second delay before the klaxon. Because we have wind issues.”
“So, someone who knew the machinations of your system decided to take a trophy.” Sergeant Casper made more notes. “We’ll start with employees and contract employees.”
Meagan turned him out. She was in huntress mode. The detective would do his job, but it was her home and her responsibility. She’d take care of it.
Word Count: 215
Written: 7/19 & 21/19