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The moon hung low over Maplewood Park as Molly crouched behind a hedge, her eyes fixed on the neon-lit birthday bash inside the community hall. A banner read Happy Birthday, Timmy! with glittering letters that seemed to mock their plan. Beside her, Bill adjusted his ski mask, muttering under his breath. “Think they’ve got a security system?” Bill whispered, nodding toward the flickering lights around the entrance. Molly grinned, pulling out a crumpled blueprint. “Nah, just a bunch of kids and one overly enthusiastic mom. This’ll be easier than robbing a bank.” Bill snorted. “Easier said than done when the presents are stacked like a candy mountain.” He gestured toward the hall where laughter echoed. “We need a distraction. Maybe that inflatable unicorn?” “Too obvious,” Molly said, tapping her chin. “What about the piñata? We could ‘accidentally’ knock it over during the cake cutting.” Bill raised an eyebrow. “You think the kid will notice while screaming about candy?” “Exactly. Plus, we can slip in through the back door once the chaos starts.” She paused, then added, “Though I’m not sure the mom won’t notice if we’re all wearing matching clown shoes.” Bill laughed. “She’ll think it’s part of the theme. Kids love clowns, right?” Molly rolled her eyes. “Right. Now, what’s the timeline?” “Two minutes before the piñata gets smashed. Then we grab the gifts before anyone realizes.” “And then?” “Then we vanish before the parents notice.” He leaned closer. “But first—what if the gift table’s guarded by a golden retriever?” Molly groaned. “Ugh, not the dog. What’s its name again?” “Biscuit. He’s obsessed with presents. Last week he stole a sock from every kid.” “Perfect. We’ll just have to distract him.” Molly pulled a small bag from her pocket, tossing a handful of treats into the air. “Distract Biscuit with snacks, then strike.” Bill caught a cookie mid-air. “You’re a genius. But what if the presents are locked in a vault?” Molly waved a hand. “No vaults here. Just a table with a ‘Do Not Touch’ sign. Easy.” They stood in silence for a moment, the party’s music thumping faintly through the walls. “Wait,” Bill said suddenly. “What if the birthday boy finds us?” Molly’s grin widened. “Then we tell him it’s a surprise party for his pet goldfish. He’ll be too busy gasping to notice the loot.” Bill chuckled. “Or we could just say we’re there to help set up. Kids love that.” “Either way,” Molly said, slinging an arm around his shoulders, “we’re in. Let’s go make some memories… and take your presents.” Bill nodded, adjusting his mask. “Just promise me no clown shoes this time.” “Deal,” she said, already sprinting toward the exit. The night hummed with possibility, and somewhere inside, a toddler screamed for cake. The heist had begun.