QUESTION 001 - The Discovery

Write a narrative (story) based on the idea of “A discovery”.

Your story may be about a new scientific discovery. It may be the discovery of a hidden secret or a hidden place. It may be the discovery of traits in someone who you thought you knew well.

Put thought into how you will:

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The Case of the Stolen Diamonds

by VK

I gasped. The case for the stolen diamonds may finally be cracked. I stood up from my desk, my police badge gleaming in the light. My utility belt shook on my waist like it was vibrating, as I made my way to the garage.

“Officer! Where are you going?” Sergeant Roy asked me. “I think we may have a lead on our case,” I replied. “What sort of lead?” Roy asked again. “A map to where the criminal base is,” I replied, grinning.

We zoomed through the streets, the police siren filling the air. We turned down Mikelham Street and stopped by a looming warehouse. We got out of the car and stealthily made our way to the front of the warehouse. There was a door, whiter than blank paper.

On the count of three, we were to smash the door open. Three. We held our breath. Two. We wondered what was inside. One. I braced to hit the door. SMASH!! And on a table lay a handful of diamonds.