Snippet Name: Retired_CIA_Agent_Tale

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Title: Retired CIA Agent Tale
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create an outline for a story that features the standard retired cia agent trope

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### Outline: "The Last Mission"

**1. Introduction**
   - **Setting:** Small, quiet town in the Midwest, USA.
   - **Protagonist:** Jack Sullivan, a retired CIA agent in his late 50s.
   - **Current Life:** Jack lives a peaceful life running a local bookstore, enjoying his retirement away from the chaos of his past.

**2. Inciting Incident**
   - **Mysterious Visitor:** A former colleague, Sarah Blake, visits Jack at the bookstore.
   - **Urgent News:** Sarah informs Jack that a dangerous former adversary, Victor Drakov, has resurfaced and is planning a major attack on US soil.
   - **Reluctant Hero:** Jack is hesitant to return to the field, but Sarah reveals that Victor has already killed several agents and is targeting Jack's old team.

**3. Call to Action**
   - **Personal Stakes:** Jack learns that his family, who believes he was just an ordinary government employee, could be in danger if Drakov discovers his whereabouts.
   - **Decision:** After a close encounter with Drakov's henchmen, Jack decides he cannot stand idly by and agrees to help.

**4. Gathering the Team**
   - **Reuniting Old Allies:** Jack and Sarah set out to gather the remaining members of their old team: tech expert Ethan, demolitions specialist Maria, and sharpshooter Lucas.
   - **Training Montage:** The team gets back into shape, upgrading their skills and equipment in preparation for the mission ahead.

**5. The Investigation**
   - **Clues and Leads:** The team follows a trail of clues left by Drakov, leading them through various locations such as Washington D.C., New York, and an abandoned military base.
   - **Tensions and Conflicts:** Internal conflicts arise within the team as old wounds and mistrust resurface. Jack, as the leader, must navigate these tensions to keep the team united.

**6. Confrontation**
   - **Ambush:** The team is ambushed by Drakov???s forces in a warehouse, resulting in a fierce firefight. They narrowly escape but suffer injuries and a setback.
   - **Revelation:** Sarah discovers that Drakov's real target is a high-profile international summit where numerous world leaders will be present.

**7. The Final Plan**
   - **Formulating the Plan:** Jack devises a risky plan to infiltrate the summit and stop Drakov???s attack. Each team member has a critical role to play.
   - **Personal Moments:** Before the mission, Jack writes a letter to his family, explaining his true past and his hope for their future.

**8. Climax**
   - **Infiltration:** The team successfully infiltrates the summit venue. Tension is high as they navigate security and try to locate Drakov.
   - **Showdown:** Jack faces Drakov in a final confrontation. A battle ensues, with the stakes higher than ever.
   - **Sacrifice:** One team member sacrifices themselves to save the others and ensure the mission???s success.

**9. Resolution**
   - **Victory:** Drakov is defeated, and the attack is thwarted. The team manages to escape, albeit scarred by the losses they've endured.
   - **Aftermath:** Jack returns home, reconciles with his family, and shares the truth about his past.
   - **Closure:** The surviving team members part ways, returning to their lives, but with a renewed sense of purpose and camaraderie.

**10. Epilogue**
   - **New Beginnings:** Jack, now at peace with his past, continues his quiet life but remains ever-vigilant, knowing that the call to action could come again someday.
   - **Legacy:** Jack's story concludes with him training a new generation, passing on his skills and wisdom to ensure they are prepared for the challenges ahead.