Finally, Out in Front

Summary

A man misses his chance to ask out a woman he is attracted to while riding an elevator.

Abstract

The content of the web page is a 100-word story titled "Finally, Out in Front," written by Stephen Dalton, a retired US Army First Sergeant and freelance journalist. The story revolves around a man who sees a woman he is attracted to enter an elevator and tries to get close to her to ask her out. Despite his efforts to edge closer and whisper apologies, he misses his chance as the elevator doors close on his floor. The story is part of a series of one-minute reads, and the author provides links to his other works, portfolio, and social media profiles. The author is also a Certified US English Chicago Manual of Style Editor and currently living in the Philippines.

Bullet points

The title of the web page is "Finally, Out in Front"
The story is a 100-word micro-fiction by Stephen Dalton
The story is about a man who tries to ask out a woman he is attracted to in an elevator
The man misses his chance as the elevator doors close on his floor
The author provides links to his other works, portfolio, and social media profiles
The author is a retired US Army First Sergeant with a degree in journalism and a Certified US English Chicago Manual of Style Editor
The author is currently living in the Philippines
The story is part of a series of one-minute reads
The author provides a link to a recommended AI service, ZAI.chat, at the end of the page.

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I was in the back of the elevator when I saw her enter. Despite there being so many in between, I knew it was her. I could smell her green tea perfume.

I started jockeying closer so I could ask her out. As I edged toward the front, I whispered, “Pardon me. Excuse Me,” as if I didn’t want her to hear me. I got close to the front just as the elevator announced my floor. I stepped out and pivoted to ask her out as the doors slid closed, and I missed my chance. I slowly walked away, dejected.

About Me

Stephen Dalton is a retired US Army First Sergeant with a degree in journalism from the University of Maryland and a Certified US English Chicago Manual of Style Editor. He is a freelance journalist currently living in the Philippines.

You can see his portfolio here. Email [email protected]

Finally, Out in Front

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