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

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“STRANGERS WHEN WE MEET” by Sivaram Govindaraj

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The man wearing a bright red T-shirt over grey pants was walking along the road that bright Sunday morning. He was handsome, tall and fair, with a receding hairline, and walked with a stoop to the left. He was in a secluded upper class residential area and there wasn’t much movement on the road or pavement that early. He had now reached a 14- floor building WINDSOR, and he looked up at it as the sun glinted off the windows .It was indeed an eye-catching structure! He walked into the compound, crossed the carpeted turf, went beyond the pots l...

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“A Good Devil's Food Cake” by Margin 🌈

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“Look, Mariah--” I stuttered, then stopped. “What?” Her lips smacked open and shut, revealing a radioactive green lump of chewing gum. “Nothing. I… I’ll tell you later,” I sucked in a deep breath as the air clawed its way into my lungs. I turned back to my outdated, discolored monitor and resumed typing a financial report. Across the room, I could hear Glen arguing with the manager about something petty -- most likely the type of cake that would be unceremoniously served at the next office party. “For the last time, we deserve a good d...

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“Stuck in Hell” by Lesli Williams

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I wasn't sure what I was running from. Or who I was running from. All I know is that I found my stepfather lying facedown on the ground, not breathing; and instead of crying, or staying with him, or even calling the cops like most people, I just ran.There was so much blood. It was already starting to darken, but I didn't know where it was coming from. And now I felt stupid for running when I did.Who knows - he might've been alive.I was a coward for leaving him there, all alone. Although, I'm sure he did this to himself. Not literally of cour...

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“In Search of an Apple Fritter” by Kit Davis

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All I wanted was an apple fritter. Just one apple fritter. Have you ever had a really good apple fritter? The outside coated with a crunchy layer of brown sugar and the inside a rich cake with bits of baked apple? It was just the thing I needed on a Friday morning; the perfect reward for a long week’s worth of hard work. And the only obstacle between me and an apple fritter was six floors. I work on the third floor a...

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“The Ice Queen” by L.A. Reed

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Kylie rushed to the elevator. She had spent the last ten hours slaving in her cubicle finishing up work on the project and her only desire was to get home, slip into a sensuous bubble bath with a glass of wine and her latest fantasy romance. First she needed to get down the twenty-three floors and into the parking garage, and off her aching feet. The shoes she wore to work today looked amazing but standing on them for three hours while giving a presentation to the corporate snobs was absolute torture. It didn’t help that the ...

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“Love is Where I Found it” by Alli MD

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Tasha turned around in her beautician’s chair. “Girl I don’t know what K.K was trying to prove. I knew that was a front laced wig. Yaaas honey. That was not her hair, but it was cute though. You know she claims her grandfather is Native American.” She adjusted her long, black curly extensions. Smiling with satisfaction, she carefully reached her red, stiletto nails into her wallet, and pulled out some money to give it her beautician. She mouthed the words thank you, then proceeded to leave out the front door. “See ya in two weeks. And next t...

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“HAVE I DONE THIS” by Nishant Mishra

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Well I grew up as a normal kid and I can say am sure of it. But somehow how I was abnormal like when I want to do some good stuff I have really done them. All this was going through my mind everyday while am up to my apartment in lift. This was the only time when it feels am on mission. A mission to just go and jump over my bed. Sleep like I have never ever slept before. And after completing this mission for nearly half my life today my mission failed. Totally busted, Lights out, boom you lose the only thing in which you are good at taking l...

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“SURVIVED BY A WHISKER” by RADIUS HAVWAALA

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SAVED BY THE ELEVATORS “I didn’t steal, no, I didn’t steal,” Juliet kept on assuring herself as she came through the double French doors like a bulldozer. Almost bursting out, running, she swept like a whirlwind towards the west end of the corridors. Her hope was to use the stairs going downwards. She was mistaken, it was a dead end.“Mamaaaaaaaa!” she wailed silently while turning hurriedly to go the other way, b...

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“The World Inside the Dark” by Ariel Niforatos

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It all starts in darkness, that primordial womb that throws us into its depths and expects us to claw our way out. In those first few seconds, you open your eyes but it doesn’t make a difference. The darkness is a creature wrapping its cold fingers around you and you are stuck inside its belly with only the sound of your rapid breathing for company. It doesn’t matter how much you shout for help; no one can possibly hear you inside this monster. You are too far down in its depths, plummeting miles beneath the Earth where y...

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“The Penthouse: Lights Out in Manhattan ” by Julie Good

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Three years. That’s how long I’ve been entirely and irreversibly invisible. That’s also how long I’ve worked for Craven Wesley Grainger… stock market tycoon, financial advisor to all of Manhattan’s elite, and notorious playboy. He’s been my boss for three years now, though I’m confident he doesn’t know my name. In a sea of blonde-headed socialites, my fair skin and curly auburn hair don’t exactly fit the bill for the type of people capable of snagging Craven’s attention. Honestly, that’s how I prefer it though. I keep my head down and I do m...

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“Multiple Times” by Kyle Girard

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"Alex, you're going to be late for work if you don't get up!" My wife, Jordyn, yelled to me from downstairs."Ugh." I moaned a reply.I swung my legs over the bed slowly, pulling the bandage off the bullet wound just under the line of my sports bra. I barely got to look before blood started to pour from it. I wrapped it back up and inspected the one on my calf. The bullet hadn't exited the other side, so the doctor had had to pull it out. My side job was pretty dangerous, and despite the fact that I was a natural at it, it was a little hard to...

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“It was My First Time” by Abigail Slimzy

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Erica a fair and beautiful girl. Her long dark hair was another feature added to her beauty. She was a smart girl who loved adventure and one of her hobbies was trying "something new". Erica in school would create funny objects using her exercise books and sometimes her pen. Growing up with her little sister Vee she would always want to take her to the river and watch the fishermen and also the old women who always come to the river to wash lots of clothes. Erica loved the beauty of nature and for that reason, would always what to go for si...

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“The Ride of Her Life” by MaryAnn Sciavillo-Lopez

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Mary Ann Sciavillo-Lopez Word Count: 1999 3181 N. Brackenfern Pt. Beverly Hills, FL 34465 352-409-3506 Maresmail759@aol.com The Ride of Her Life By Mary Ann Sciavillo-Lopez Finally, Friday. Seemed like the weekend would never come, Jessica thought as she pressed the down-arrow to retrieve an elevator to...

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“The Will ” by Louise Muller

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Mia sighed with frustration as she checked her watch. Did he not realize that she had a life to get back to? She wanted to make partner, be the youngest partner the firm has ever had. That meant not sitting around waiting for old men to do their jobs. Clearing her throat she asked firmly, “Uncle Jeff, how long is this going to take? Surely you can email me paperwork. It’s all mine anyway.” He looked up surprised, not responding as he looked back down at the will in his hands. Uncle Jeff had always been in charge of the family’s legal matters...

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“Trapped” by Esperanza Parker

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Jesse tapped her foot impatiently. What's taking so long? She glanced at her watch for the fifth time and groaned. She was going to be so late. She sipped her morning coffee and continued to fidget around the empty lobby. It's been six minutes, where are the elevators? The silence of the room was unbearable but thankfully it was broken by her ringing cell phone. She pulled it out of her purse and answered without looking at the caller ID. Her voice was crisp and business-like when she spoke. ''Hello, this is Jesse." A soft woman's voice came...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 252 stories

“STRANGERS WHEN WE MEET” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“A Good Devil's Food Cake” by Margin 🌈

“Stuck in Hell” by Lesli Williams

“In Search of an Apple Fritter” by Kit Davis

“The Ice Queen” by L.A. Reed

“Love is Where I Found it” by Alli MD

“HAVE I DONE THIS” by Nishant Mishra

“SURVIVED BY A WHISKER” by RADIUS HAVWAALA

“The World Inside the Dark” by Ariel Niforatos

“The Penthouse: Lights Out in Manhattan ” by Julie Good

“Multiple Times” by Kyle Girard

“It was My First Time” by Abigail Slimzy

“The Ride of Her Life” by MaryAnn Sciavillo-Lopez

“The Will ” by Louise Muller

“Trapped” by Esperanza Parker

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Write about someone who purposefully causes a power outage.

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