STORY STARTER
“How did you get in here? How did you get past security?”
“I couldn’t possibly tell you...”
Write a story in which this dialogue takes place. You could start with it to explain how the character got into such a secure place, or to explore what happens now that they are there.
Wrong Way.
“How did you get in here? How did you get past security?”
“I couldn’t possibly tell you… I mean, honestly I have no idea how I got here. Where am I?”
“Fort Knox.” The security guy said.
“Huh. It’s a lot smaller than I thought it’d be. Where’s the bathroom?” I ask.
“Bathroom? BATHROOM!? This is Fort Knox young lady! Who are you? Why are you here!?” He shouts, reaching for his gun.
“I’m just a kid who was looking for the toilet!” I blurt, “I’m desperate.”
He looks at me in disbelief, then looks down at my blazer.
“Fort Knox high school?”
“Yeah, I’m new and got all turned around I guess. Please sir, I’m just 13…”
Eyes softening, he gives a big sigh.
“Okay. I won’t report you if you head right on back.”
“Yes sir, thank you. I was wondering where the fancy vault is for a school project. ”I fiddle with my bag. “If it’s not too much trouble…”
He whispers, “It’s a secret door at the end of the corridor.”
My eyes go big. “Wow! Which one!?”
He gives a soft laugh, “Don’t put this in your report but it’s level 4 section 16… it has a loose brick.”
I give a big grin, “Thank you so much, sir! You’ve helped tremendously!”
Then I bring out my tranquilliser and shoot him in the neck.
He goes down with a grunt of surprise.
“Works every time.” I bring my earpiece to my ear, “heard that brainiac?”
A voice grumbles in my ear.
“Every word. Level 4 section 6.”
“Wrong way. Section 16 with a loose brick.”
“Oh. Oh yeah, thanks. Sending the team in.”