My short story is based on the old Infocom text adventures, like Zork.
>look
You are at the registration desk of the Grand Hotel. Karen stands behind the counter. To the east is the lounge. Through French windows to the west is the swimming pool. A hallway leading north is labeled “Elevators.” There are mints on the counter.
>Karen, hello
Karen says, “Hello. What name is your reservation under?”
>Dave Brooks
Karen says, “Welcome Dave Brooks. Enjoy your stay.” She places the key to Room 237 on the counter.
>take key and mints
OK, you have the key. Karen says, “Please leave some mints for other guests.”
>take mint
OK, you have a mint.
>north
You are standing outside the elevator. There is an up button here.
>push button
“Ding!” The elevator arrives. A woman in a bikini exits and walks south.
>look at woman
The woman turned right at the end of the hallway and is no longer visible.
>enter elevator
The elevator doors have shut.
>push button
“Ding!” The elevator arrives. It is empty.
>enter elevator
You are in the elevator. It smells of cocoa butter.
>push 2 button
The lights dim, but nothing happens.
>push 2 button
The lights go out.
>find emergency alarm
It is too dark to do that. You are likely to be eaten by a grue.
>bite down on mint causing sparks
These are not wintergreen Lifesavers. They are regular peppermints. You have been eaten by a grue. Your credit card will be charged for one night and elevator cleaning.
Play again? Y/N
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