2. Hello there, if you are reading this you have stumbled onto a chronicle of the most amazing and most dangerous
of my adventures. My true name is of no consequence but you would almost certainly know the name of my alias. I was
known as the Shadow Fox, the famous cat burglar and art thief. I was known the world over as an uncatchable thief who had
stolen over 1000 of the world’s most valuable art works over the span of my adventures. This is obviously an exaggeration,
media hyperbole to boost ratings, but it helped to grow the legend. The tale recorded here however is entirely the truth.
On June 18th 2023, I received an anonymous message that I have attached below.
Shadow Fox, I am in need of your special expertise in acquiring a few items. Negotiation will be unnecessary however
as you will be performing this service and any others for free. Attached is a list of your targets and your incentive. I will be in touch.
Your new director.
The message came attached to two files. One was the aforementioned list, and the other was a file containing my
real name, address, and a picture of my face. I had no choice. This anonymous messenger knew who I was and how to get to
me and if I didn’t cooperate, I would find myself in a jail cell. I looked at the first item on the list, a relatively inconspicuous
painting being held at a museum in France. My target set, I proceeded to the first step in my heist method, preparation. In
order to prepare, I always visit a targeted museum during the day disguised as a civilian visitor. The next morning I made
my way to the museum.
Go to Museum
4. Under the guise of art admiration, I checked the museum for the presence of security
cameras. Upon scrutiny I found cameras in various rooms and hallways throughout the museum. My
suspicion verified I made my way to the security office. A guard came to the door and looked at me
intently. In strained English he asked “Can I help you?” I told him in French that there was a suspicious
person lurking around one of the emergency exits. He gave a surprised look then rushed out of the
doorway and down the hall in the direction I indicated. I used this opportunity to slip into the security
room and find the system that controlled the cameras. I placed a timed EMP device onto the back of the
machine and left before the guard returned. The cameras wouldn’t be a problem now.
(If first choice) (If second choice)
5. I spent some time walking the museum while paying close attention to guard
positions and patrol routes. After studying these things over the entire museum, I had detailed
notes on the guard habits to use on my next visit.
(If first choice) (If second choice)
6. Under the guise of art admiration, I checked the museum for the presence of alarm detection
lasers. Upon scrutiny I found laser emitters in various sections of wall and ceiling. My suspicion verified I
made my way to the security office. A guard came to the door and looked at me intently. In strained English he
asked “Can I help you?” I told him in French that there were children vandalizing the bathrooms. Before my
sentence was even finished he rushed out of the doorway and down the hall. I used this opportunity to slip into
the security room and find the system that controlled the lasers. I placed a timed EMP device onto the back of
the machine and left before the guard returned. The lasers wouldn’t be a problem now.
(If first choice) (If second choice)
7. I made a quick lap around the museum, paying attention to anywhere that might make a good
entrance for my next visit. I came across a window leading onto the roof and decided on that. Rigging the
lock to stay open was a simple matter of picking a lock. I left it closed and made a note for my return.
(If first choice) (If second choice)
8. I walked around the museum for a short time looking at the various art works.
Without bringing attention to myself, I blended into a tour group and followed them as they
browsed a few paintings. The tour guide graciously pointed out one or two particularly
expensive pieces for me to remember when I come back.
(If first choice) (If second choice)
9. Left Path (If one of your choices was cameras)
Right Path (If one of your choices was guards)
Straight Path (If one of your choices was lasers)
Upstairs (If one of your choices was 2nd targets)
Window Entrance (If one of your choices was entrance)
Choose One
10. I chose to take the path. I moved through the hallways and rooms as silently as I could. I made sure to watch for
any guards or lasers until I found my way to my target. I hid against the wall and peered into the room ahead. In the room
was the target painting guarded by two guards and a set of lasers. I knocked on the wall to get the guard’s attention. They
jumped in surprise and argued frantically until they decided who would investigate. One of the guards walked toward the
sound and out into the hallway. I grabbed him and pushed him onto the wall. I put my hand over his mouth to muffle the
sound and shot him with a tranquilizer dart from my wrist. I waited for it to take effect and let the guard slump to the
ground. I peeked over the wall and saw the other guard coming to check on the first. I had to think fast, I aimed at the guard
and at the moment I fired he noticed me. The dart took effect just as the guard was letting out a yell. He fell to the floor and
I walked into the room. I walked up to the lasers and decided how to get past them. I made my decision and………
Place an EMP tag near the emitters Break the laser with a mirror
11. I chose to take the path. I moved through the hallways and rooms as silently as I could. I knew where the guards
would be and effortlessly avoided them. I made sure to watch for any cameras or lasers until I found my way to my target. I
hid against the wall and peered into the room ahead. In the room was the target painting guarded by two guards and a set
of lasers. I knocked on the wall to get the guard’s attention. They jumped in surprise and argued frantically until they
decided who would investigate. One of the guards walked toward the sound and out into the hallway. I grabbed him and
pushed him onto the wall. I put my hand over his mouth to muffle the sound and shot him with a tranquilizer dart from my
wrist. I waited for it to take effect and let the guard slump to the ground. I peeked over the wall and saw the other guard
coming to check on the first. I had to think fast, I aimed at the guard and at the moment I fired he noticed me. The dart took
effect just as the guard was letting out a yell. He fell to the floor and I walked into the room. I walked up to the lasers and
decided how to get past them. I made my decision and………
Place an EMP tag near the emitters Break the laser with a mirror
12. I chose to take the path. I moved through the hallways and rooms as silently as I could. I made sure to watch for
any guards or cameras until I found my way to my target. I hid against the wall and peered into the room ahead. In the room
was the target painting guarded by two guards and a security camera. I knocked on the wall to get the guard’s attention.
They jumped in surprise and argued frantically until they decided who would investigate. One of the guards walked toward
the sound and out into the hallway. I grabbed him and pushed him onto the wall. I put my hand over his mouth to muffle the
sound and shot him with a tranquilizer dart from my wrist. I waited for it to take effect and let the guard slump to the
ground. I peeked over the wall and saw the other guard coming to check on the first. I had to think fast, I aimed at the guard
and at the moment I fired he noticed me. The dart took effect just as the guard was letting out a yell. He fell to the floor and
I walked into the room. I made sure to avoid the gaze of the camera but I had to decide who to get rid of it. I made my
choice and………
Place EMP tag on the camera Shoot it with nearby guard’s gun
13. I came in through the window I had left unlocked. The entrance I chose was very close to the target and I got
there without any trouble. I hid against the wall and peered into the room ahead. In the room was the target painting
guarded by two guards and a set of lasers. I knocked on the wall to get the guard’s attention. They jumped in surprise and
argued frantically until they decided who would investigate. One of the guards walked toward the sound and out into the
hallway. I grabbed him and pushed him onto the wall. I put my hand over his mouth to muffle the sound and shot him with a
tranquilizer dart from my wrist. I waited for it to take effect and let the guard slump to the ground. I peeked over the wall
and saw the other guard coming to check on the first. I had to think fast, I aimed at the guard and at the moment I fired he
noticed me. The dart took effect just as the guard was letting out a yell. He fell to the floor and I walked into the room. I
walked up to the lasers and decided how to get past them. I made my decision and………
Place an EMP tag near the emitters Break the laser with a mirror
14. I chose to take the path. I moved through the hallways and rooms as silently as I could. As I went through the
museum I found the secondary targets I had made notes of earlier. It was an easy enough task to grab these art works and
I switched my attention to my main objective. I made sure to watch for any guards or lasers until I found my way to my
target. I hid against the wall and peered into the room ahead. In the room was the target painting guarded by two guards
and a set of lasers. I knocked on the wall to get the guard’s attention. They jumped in surprise and argued frantically until
they decided who would investigate. One of the guards walked toward the sound and out into the hallway. I grabbed him and
pushed him onto the wall. I put my hand over his mouth to muffle the sound and shot him with a tranquilizer dart from my
wrist. I waited for it to take effect and let the guard slump to the ground. I peeked over the wall and saw the other guard
coming to check on the first. I had to think fast, I aimed at the guard and at the moment I fired he noticed me. The dart took
effect just as the guard was letting out a yell. He fell to the floor and I walked into the room. I walked up to the lasers and
decided how to get past them. I made my decision and………
Place an EMP tag near the emitters Break the laser with a mirror
15. I successfully deactivated my obstacle and walked up to the target. I took out a small knife and cut the painting
out of the frame. I rolled the painting up and put it into one of the cylinder holsters around my waist. It was still too early to
let my guard down so I prepared to make my escape. I went back through the route I came being as quiet as possible, still
being careful to avoid any potential dangers. I made it out of the museum without any snags, another flawless heist to grow
my legend. I made it back to my hideout and took out the painting. I placed it in a frame of plexi-glass to keep it from being
damaged. Another message from my anonymous director was waiting for me. It gave directions on where to send my ill
gotten gain and a mocking congratulation. I looked over the painting intently, there had to be a clue in it towards my
director’s identity. I found the artist’s signature and a thought struck me. I checked over the list of targets that was sent to
me and realized they were all from the same artist. There was someone out there who would benefit greatly from having
this artist’s completed collection………but who?
16. I made a bad call and the alarm sounded throughout the entire museum. Before I could move to leave the room
all of the exits were blocked with guards. I got down on my knees with my hands in the air and three guards ran up to me
with pistols drawn. I frantically dropped a smoke pellet and the room filled up with a dense, white smoke. The guards
shouted and a few fired in the last direction I was seen in. They stopped firing in fear of hitting their comrades and I took
the opportunity to run towards the window. I jumped out and landed on the ground below. I used the following chaos to
escape and made my way back to my hideout. I decided I would have to move on to the next item on the list as the guards at
this museum would be expecting me for quite some time.
