Going Down, Again
During three previous installments of “Love in the Elevator”, neither of our protagonists have spoken to each other. Could this time be different?
2 min readMar 27, 2020
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100-Word Story #1 — a one-minute read!
100-Word Story #2 — Also, a one-minute read!
100-Word Story #3 — Also, a one-minute read!
As I’m riding a packed elevator, I’m listening to Aerosmith on my AirPods. I’m definitely “livin’ it up when I’m going down.” Then I hear, “2nd floor. Hardware, children’s wear, lady’s lingerie. Oh, good morning, Mr. Tyler, going down?”
As others try to get in, I am pinned with her breast against my arm. I cannot move. She twists so that my hand is trapped against her… Suddenly, the elevator stops with a lurch; the lights flicker and go out. She pulled my ear to her lips and whispered, “Hearts are often broken by words left unspoken.” The End.
