This weeks story is from only five or so years ago; To Cut A Long Story Short. [1258 words]
The idea for this one came from those classic conversations people always have about movies where they say "Why didn't he just do that?" and the response is always, "because it would make a really short film!" I figured that was pretty much a definition of a short story. So I thought I'd set up a classic survival/disaster plot but then simply not have it happen, have the person do the thing you want them to do.
I decided on the people-trapped-in-a-lift scenario and it was pretty easy to write. As I got to the end I had a bit of a flash of inspiration and put in a whole 'flashback in a moment' type thing to make it more satisfying- reading it back last month I think this is what really makes the story, without it it would just be some slightly pretentious joke but that part really makes it a story.
As always, feedback is much appreciated,
B A Jones 31/03/2014
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