Electricity
I pull the hood over my eyes and begin walking after her quietly.
I've been watching her all night, so I know she's loaded.
After she hangs up the phone, I pick up the pace, closing the gap between us faster and faster.
This is the fun part: when I get to use my power.
So I do. Every lamppost within a block from me starts flickering then goes out.
The lady in front of me starts to freak. She pulls her phone from her purse and uses the flashlight.
I short that out too.
Her expression... it's so funny that I can't help but laugh a little.
But she hears this and turns around fast.
She starts screaming and running and I can't have people being difficult when I'm only going to mug them.
Oh well. We'll do this the hard way.
So I send an electric shock.
Only enough to stop her heart, of course. Not enough to fry her beyond recognition, just enough to kill her.
After she collapses, I pick her pockets, take the Benjamins, and run home.
Man, I love my life.
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