Great story. Packs in a lot.

The Elevator Man is a king among them. A urine-soaked nervous king perhaps but when in his realm he cannot be beaten for gentle converse and soothing words.

One minor point – should it be ‘open’ rather than ‘opened’ in the first sentence?

Thanks for the compliment and the minor point.

You were correct.

Thanks again

No probs! Incidentally, the only reason I’m not rating these is because I’ll rate them all when the challenge is over. And pick a winner.

Did I totally rate my own story?

That was a mistake I assure anyone reading this.

And don’t fret there Spiderj. I will not take your adjudication personally