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

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“The Woman in the Elevator” by Nina Zhang

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The crisp chilly air swept through the city, reminding everyone that the warm seasons have come to the end. Winter drew near, an unwelcome biting cold that tore at Aisylnn’s scarf, whipping lashes of her hair into her face. To no avail, she tried to tuck her dark locks into her jacket, but the cold fingers of fall made it nearly impossible.Finally, she arrived at the tall, imposing building. In the summer, the glass sparkled in the light, catching rainbows in its smooth architecture. At night, it lit up like fireworks on the fourth of July, ...

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“The man in the trunk” by Hanna Yuzyuk

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He was stepping as wide as possible. Ozman is a handsome young man; successful and talented. He was a creator of the most famous nets of the restaurants in Seattle. Everything, his face, hair, and clothes have the hand of the professionals. Ozman was successful and rich but completely unhappy. Even for him, it was a secret: his past kept him as the nightmare drinking his power day by day. Now, even more: his mom was very sick, and day by day, she was bothering more and more. He was full of doubts now: was it the right decision to bring her t...

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“Elevator Euphoria (?)” by JIRH Varieties

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Warning: Strong language, mature themes. White light, too bright, I can't stand it. The echoing of sirens and screams, too real. I fitted in my Airpods, they're most likely counterfeit, but at least the sound quality ain't too bad. The passers-by gave me dirty looks, pulling their innocent children near them. Last thing I remembered was yellow tape and blood. Now, I'm here, at this place. God, I hate it here. So I ran. I ran to the furthest lift lobby. I need to get out of here. When I arrived, no soul was in sight, it was just me a...

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“The Devils Diner or Elevator Trip To Hell” by Jim Moon

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I Remember it as though it were yesterday, the year 1973 the month of August, it was coming a monsoon as my 37 Packard gave up the ghost on a deserted back road. I had to be smack dab in the middle of nowhere USA. Not a business, not a house, not a street light in sight. I vaguely recall passing a brightly lit neon sign about 3 kilometers and a conniption ago.I opened the boot, pulled out my London Fog, put it on and brushed out the wrinkles. I then opened my brolly and trudged in that direction, mumbling and cursing under my breath. Nothing...

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“Found In The Dark” by Lonnie Larson

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Roger was usually a very calm person until the evening of the electrical storm. He had lived in his apartment complex going on four years now. Becky had lived at the apartment complex for going on ten years now. Becky was vibrant and very beautiful at forty five and Roger, who was just twenty five, found her to be very captivating. She was always way to friendly he thought whenever they would meet in the elevator or in the laundry room in the basement of the building. Roger never tried to ask her for a date or anything because of the differe...

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“Lessons learned on an Elevator” by Pamela Berglund

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I wouldn't normally be working on a Sunday afternoon, but that Sunday wasn't a normal day. It was the hottest day on record, with the temperature measuring over 105° at 6:00 a.m. I am a writer for a popular magazine enterprise and meeting last minute deadlines were pretty common, so I was not surprised to receive an urgent call from my editor to meet him at our office on Broadway in Manhattan. I quickly threw on a pair of denim mini shorts, yellow tank top and my most comfortable pair of slip on sneakers. I walked...

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“Falling for You” by Marda Deane

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Melissa Carala waited at the bar, swirling her olives in her martini. It had come from someone at the edge of the bar. Somebody looking for something they couldn’t have. She leaned forward putting her forearms on the wood. It was sticky. She sensed the men's eyes on her. The fat biker making fist-pumping gestures near his genitals and getting a laugh from his sweaty friends who were standing around the pool table, leaning drunk against their cues. It had not been more than twenty minutes and she had already been hit on three times. Why did I...

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“Final Floor” by Dede K.

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The cold gray walls brushed against Eloise’s fingertips as she pranced up and down the toy-filled hallways. “One, two, three,” she counted each toy in the hallway.Cindy placed her hands on her hips while tapping her foot, “Eloise, hurry up. I need to get to work. I have a really big meeting, I can’t be late.”Eloise slid down the stairs. Her grip tightened around the banister as the steps bounced her up and down. The dismount from the bottom step was near perfect. She giggled because she knew her favorite toy would rate it a ten out of t...

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“Go” by Sara Blanch

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Hurrying into the elevator carriage she jammed the button for the penthouse as she hurriedly brushed the remnants of the Autumn rain off her dark dress coat. Who the hell wanted a May wedding in Sydney? Winter’s bite had just begun to nip at the air which did not work well for the incredibly short bridesmaid dress her sister had thrust upon her. She was freezing and the overly airconditioned fancy hotel where the reception was taking place wasn;t helping in the slightest. What was taking so long? At the cost of hiring a room in this place ...

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“A hollow night in an elevator” by Laiba Noor

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" I'm sorry sir but there was nothing more………….." I was trying to explain the situation to the old man as I came out from the ICU ward. Before I could complete my sentence the old man grabbed my collar. " What!!..you couldn't save my child? Do you mean you couldn't or that you didn't?”“He was fine when he came to the Hospital! You let him die! You might as well have killed him..right?” “You are as bad as a murderer……..You killed my child..You are a murderer" The old man kept on shouting at me while he ...

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“Fourth Floor To Yesterday” by George Davis

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Fourth Floor To Yesterday—George Davis The tallest building in my city is six-stories. My insurance company, City Casualty and Life is on the fourth floor. It was on a Monday morning when I drove to the Liberty Building on Congress Street. The entrance to the establishment was revolving doors. I hate those contraptions. I always zig when I should zag. After going around two or three times, I ended up in the lobby. The entrance is 30’s art deco-style, with the orna...

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“Scary Elevator Ride” by Judith Buskohl

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Terri wasn’t too sure on riding up to the sixth floor in the elevators during the storm that was raging on outside. Lightening was flashing brightly enough to lite every inch of the shadows that existed in her world and she had even thought it was still day time outside when some of the flashes had happened. Thunder was booming off in the distance, but she could tell that it was moving closer to her as the booms were getting louder. She loved her sixth floor apartments which gave her the view of the whole town. She cou...

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“High off the ground” by Josephine Andersen

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High off the Ground The sun burned on to the back of her neck. Lisa sat on the passenger seat of the bakkie looking out on to the river. There was not another soul in sight but she knew that up on the mountains there were troops of baboons. Some of them might come lumbering down the escarpment to look for food. It was the humans’ fault for feeding them against regulations. Now when they saw a human it was an invitation to dinner, on bananas or bread or whatever else there was in their back packs. Lisa was not going to get out o...

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“Brian Mingle was trapped and stuck in an elevator during a power outage, when the power went off. ” by Prince Brempong

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My story tells of Brian Mingle who was trapped and stuck in an elevator during a power outage.The elevator relys on electric power supply to operate properly.An elevator is a type of. vertical transportation machine that moves people or freight between floors levels or decks of building.An elevator is also a mechanical lift that represents a level of status and wealth.An elevator in an office building can represent your career , title or work status.The elevator within a skycrapper or a Hotel represents your social status. The elevator depic...

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“Nightmare in the Elevator” by Benny Njuguna

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He hits the print button on the keyboard, closes the Microsoft Word, and clicks shutdown. He stands up, and walks towards the photocopier machine. He picks up the printed papers piled on the upper tray, and exhaustively, spiral binds the-150 printed report. He walks exhaustively to his boss' office, and places the finished report on his desk. He turns off all the lights, and locks all the doors. He jokingly salutes at a security personnel who passes him as he walks towards the elevators.With four elevators to choose from, he presses the 'Up'...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 252 stories

“The Woman in the Elevator” by Nina Zhang

“The man in the trunk” by Hanna Yuzyuk

“Elevator Euphoria (?)” by JIRH Varieties

“The Devils Diner or Elevator Trip To Hell” by Jim Moon

“Found In The Dark” by Lonnie Larson

“Lessons learned on an Elevator” by Pamela Berglund

“Falling for You” by Marda Deane

“Final Floor” by Dede K.

“Go” by Sara Blanch

“A hollow night in an elevator” by Laiba Noor

“Fourth Floor To Yesterday” by George Davis

“Scary Elevator Ride” by Judith Buskohl

“High off the ground” by Josephine Andersen

“Brian Mingle was trapped and stuck in an elevator during a power outage, when the power went off. ” by Prince Brempong

“Nightmare in the Elevator” by Benny Njuguna

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