Fiction: A Fictional Narrative

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“Hello, Martin.” she said, and laughed, and pushed the Stop button. “What are you going to do to me?” Martin cries. “I’m not going to do anything. You’re stuck on this elevator with me forever.” she cackles. Martin’s fight or flight instincts kicked in and as there would be no flight in a crowded elevator Martin leaned on the elevator wall for support and hits the lady with his crutch.
“Why you little.” she tries to retaliate while not moving her spot in front of the buttons. Martin goes for another swing but lower this time. The crutch hits the lady again but it bounces out of his hand. Martin is slapped by the old lady. Martin slaps back. This continues for about five more slap exchanges until Martin remembers his backpack and the scissors

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