Write about a character who’s stuck in an elevator when the power goes out.

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“What to Do when Stuck in an Elevator and the Power is Out.” by John Steckley

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Johnson worked the graveyard shift for the computer company that he worked for. He worked nine to five, but it was night to morning. His company had clients from all over the world, so it was good for their business to have someone they could talk to, and be trained by at all hours of the day and night. There were several companies in the 12 storey office building that he worked in that provided similar service in different areas of business, so he wasn’t alone there, but he certainly felt that he was, on the tenth floor of no...

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“Upwards” by Caroline Mundy

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The main light did not come back on long seconds after the lift had juddered to a halt. An emergency light flickered but did not go out. By its delicate glow, Jesse assessed the other occupant: an old lady transporting a Border Terrier in an old-fashioned pram. The pram had seen better days, but the dog seemed quite content, wrapped in an old tartan blanket. The woman’s eyes darted across about in alarm then rested on Jesse, regarding her with suspicion. They did not waver, as if she were a prison warden charged with watching a violen...

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“Going Up?” by D. Alfonso

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If there was one thing I hated most in the world, it was elevators. To be enclosed in a small space with complete strangers, not knowing how long it would take to get to your destination, was absolutely terrifying. So many things could go wrong in an elevator. You could get stuck in an elevator. You could plummet to your death in an elevator. Someone with an extremely bad B.O. could be in the elevator with you. The list goes on. I wasn’t exactly sure why I was so scared of those machines, but I just was. My family laughed at me, but my broth...

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“Bitter Remembrance ” by Dhruv Srivastava

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I would like to apologize for any mistakes in my writing - it’s dark in here and I have to write this on my phone. I suppose I should give you an idea of where I am, though you may have heard the news already. At 12:23pm today there was a magnitude 6.1 earthquake not far from where I work… Consequently, at the same moment I was in an elevator headed down to the second floor break room to grab my lunch - a pathetic and yet oddly tantalizing tuna salad sandwich. A wiser man than I may have taken the stairs, perhaps only to burn a few extra cal...

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“Chance Encounter” by Gina Burke

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Lily was so angry with herself, she could scream. Running two blocks in heels while a storm threatened overhead was not the Monday morning she anticipated. She grumbled to herself as she tried not to do a face plant on her way to the job interview. She never expected this opportunity, and she wasn’t about to blow it now. This cushy New York City Journalist position would be the opportunity of a lifetime. Lily was never late for anything. So, how she overslept and is now in jeopardy of being late for this interview, she can’t say. She hurrie...

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“Thread of Destiny” by Megan DeRouin

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Thread of Destiny I have always hated elevators. It goes without saying really that being suspended in a metal box in an open shaft gave me a distinct feeling of vertigo whenever I was inclined by social pressure to ride in the death traps. I hated the feeling of that little jerk right at the beginning when the cab first started to move and then the counting beeps that signified just how fast the floors were passing by. I hated the little bounce whenever someone got on or off....

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“Not Exactly Heavenward” by Anastasia Tie

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The room eventually came into focus. Jane felt a little nauseous, to say the least, and her head pounded from the onslaught of brilliant lights. She looked around, almost too overwhelmed to absorb her surroundings, but she recognized the lobby of her apartment building. Except it wasn't the lobby she'd come to know so well in the past three years. There was something odd about it all. The white marble floor was glistening so brightly, she could see her reflection in it. A petite girl with shoulder-length raven hair framing a round face and d...

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“The Missed Fifth Floor” by Lori Colt

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My shrink is on the fifth floor of this modern, medical high-rise, so I tell that number to the back of the guy’s head who is standing near the elevator buttons so he can push the number for me. The elevator is so crowded that I feel like a single fry in a super-sized carton of French-fried potatoes and I can’t move or see anything except backs of heads, and I can’t tell whether or not my floor has been rung. The elevator stops and I can hear the doors open and a scurry of people move out. I can now see that we’re on the third floor and I ...

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“Elevator to Afterlife” by J Aiua

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The elevator dings open and an old man walks in. Inside is a young woman of about 30, who cannot keep her bewilderment less obvious upon seeing a new face for the first time in a while. “Wait!” she tries calling outside when the elevator closes in her face. She turns to the old man. “Excuse me, sir, did anyone out there mention anything about me?” He watches her move around in total disconcertion. ”No, ” he replies, shaking his head. “I don’t think so. Why, is something the matter?” The woman sighs in exasperation. “It’s just… When I...

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“A Turn of Fate ” by Aya C

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The cheap watch which hung off his bony arm, almost making its way to the floor, served to remind him of the shortness of the tea break he had snuck off for, down to the local stall. It was ten minutes past ten. The glass over his watch had been broken for a fortnight now, yet, he had not found it within himself to repair his FastTrack. As long as time could be told, he had concluded. Besides, even if he had wished to trudge down to the watchmaker’s darkened alley, the luxury was not something he could have afforded. Overworked and unde...

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“Elevator” by KYRA ROBIN

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The click of heels echoed in the hallway of the hospital. She wore a deep blue pants suit that was almost black, like the color of the ocean during a storm. Matching shoes strode confidently across the hallway and into the 8th-floor elevator. Her eyes were green, like old money. Long dark hair pulled into a high a ponytail tight enough to make your head hurt. She pushed the G button and waited for the doors to close. The elevator went down a floor. The doors opened, a doctor walked in. The woman and the doctor exchanged a polite sm...

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“The Stranger.” by Patricia Green

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Martha slammed the front door shut, turned and raced out the front gate. It was a bitterly cold morning and she could feel her teeth chattering already, so she needed to keep moving. “Hi Martha, nice morning!” Her neighbour chuckled as he picked up his paper from the ground and hurried back inside, his large black bathrobe pulled tightly around him. “Yeah, great.” Martha thought. Martha walked briskly to the bus-stop shelter on the corner, just as the bus appeared through the gloom.. She thankfully sat down in the heated bus and rubbed her g...

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“Gas” by Blane Britt

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I’ve always had a job where I worked in a high rise building in New York City and Los Angeles, California. When I got the job as being an accountant for Lester and Lester and Associates. My office was located on the 40th floor. I soon discovered from way up there, New York is a beautiful city. This New York City building is an essential for anyone who has not experienced the city, because it offers breathtaking views of almost all its notable attractions. From the main deck, you'll be able to see that 1.317 squared miles patch of lush green...

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“Say Please” by Shriya Sreeju

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The air smelled like dish soap. I gave the janitor a polite, forced nod and stepped over the disgusting soapy puddle, holding my breath. My mother had always thought the smell was fresh and lively, but to me, it was horrible. It smelled like white hospitals and washing machines and lateness, my three least favorite things. I glanced at my brand new watch, it had cost a fortune, mind you, noting that my big presentation was in 7 minutes. I had prepared a slideshow, and I couldn't help but hope that everybody else would like my presentation....

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“I'm Stuck, I'm Stuck......” by Sue Marsh

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I'm Stuck, I'm Stuck.... Suzanne Marsh Thunder boomed, lighting flashed, the rain came down. I grabbed my umbrella from under the seat of my Porsche. I hoisted the umbrella, did the normal juggling act; umbrella in one arm, the other with my briefcase and my presentation board. My pin stripped skirt was becoming wetter and wetter as the deluge continued unabated. By the time I got to the door of the building I looked like a drowned rat. I just hoped most of the board was dry. My office was located on the sixteenth floor. I notice the light...

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Write about a character who’s stuck in an elevator when the power goes out.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 252 stories

“What to Do when Stuck in an Elevator and the Power is Out.” by John Steckley

“Upwards” by Caroline Mundy

“Going Up?” by D. Alfonso

“Bitter Remembrance ” by Dhruv Srivastava

“Chance Encounter” by Gina Burke

“Thread of Destiny” by Megan DeRouin

“Not Exactly Heavenward” by Anastasia Tie

“The Missed Fifth Floor” by Lori Colt

“Elevator to Afterlife” by J Aiua

“A Turn of Fate ” by Aya C

“Elevator” by KYRA ROBIN

“The Stranger.” by Patricia Green

“Gas” by Blane Britt

“Say Please” by Shriya Sreeju

“I'm Stuck, I'm Stuck......” by Sue Marsh

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Write about someone who purposefully causes a power outage.

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