A Thief in the Market
Every writer needs a little inspiration once in a while. For today’s prompt, someone is stealing from small business owners.
I love local marketplaces; they're a great way to support local small businesses, and you can find some really great stuff there!
For today's prompt, someone is stealing from the booths at the local market. Will you set your story from their perspective or from the perspective of a passerby? Or a business owner? Why and what are they stealing?
Post your response (500 words or fewer) in the comments below.

Since obtaining her MFA in fiction, Moriah Richard has worked with over 100 authors to help them achieve their publication dreams. As the managing editor of Writer’s Digest magazine, she spearheads the world-building column Building Better Worlds, a 2023 Eddie & Ozzie Award winner. She also runs the Flash Fiction February Challenge on the WD blog, encouraging writers to pen one microstory a day over the course of the month and share their work with other participants. As a reader, Moriah is most interested in horror, fantasy, and romance, although she will read just about anything with a great hook.
Learn more about Moriah on her personal website.