A stranger threatens everyone during a trip to the lobby...

In Plummeting Skirmish, an exhausted Glen steps into what should be a routine trip home. But when another passenger disables the camera and demands a mysterious key, the confined space becomes a battleground. With each floor, danger escalates until the balance of power shifts in an unexpected way.

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This micro-story blends claustrophobic suspense with sharp turns of loyalty, fear, and resolve.

🎵 Sprightly Twilight serves as the musical bookend. Its bright, playful tones wrap the tale in purposeful contrast. Softly layered under the narration, it highlights Glen’s weary humanity while casting Monica’s calm revelation in sharper relief. Loud in the beginning and end, it reframes the chaos with a surprising sense of poise.

Behind the Scenes:
This is another story I don't remember writing. I’m not sure why, especially since I remember being excited to explore Monica’s character. However, life tends to get in the way and I'd forgotten about how excited I was to explore her character in future tales. Fortunately, I'll be able to rectify that problem in the near future. Though as with all my older stuff, I needed to give it new life and a refresh of the words.

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Links:
📘 Dead Man’s Hand: https://www.amazon.com/Dead-Mans-Hand-Forgers-Book-ebook/dp/B0DHY1WMT8/ref=sr_1_1
📘 Plummeting Skirmish: https://www.stevenmeehan.com/archives/2019/04/19/plummeting-skirmish

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⏱ Timestamps:
0:00 Song Start and Introduction
0:24 Story Begins
6:35 Story Ends and Sign Off
7:05 End Cards