Trapped in Downtown NYC Building
A pre-9/11 matter of urgency44 total reviews
Comment from BLACKTITANIUM86
Wow!!! I just had to read this, from the caption. And
needless to say, I was not disappointed. For, you have
the skill to be a great writer. Thank you for sharing.
Keep Writing. And I will be looking forward to seeing
you, when you stop by my spot, to enjoy some of my
poetry. Stay Connected.
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2022
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Wow!!! I just had to read this, from the caption. And
needless to say, I was not disappointed. For, you have
the skill to be a great writer. Thank you for sharing.
Keep Writing. And I will be looking forward to seeing
you, when you stop by my spot, to enjoy some of my
poetry. Stay Connected.
Comment Written 08-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 08-Jan-2022
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Thank you very much, Black Titanium 86, for your great review of my story. It's interesting that you found it, as I'm not currently promoting it.
I greatly appreciate your thoughtful comments and compliments. I will check out your Portfolio also. May God bless you.
- Mary Kay
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No problem. And it's nice to know you. And you can click on the following music link, if you wanna know more about who I am. And what I
do> www.reverbnation.com/titanblack222
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Hi Black Titanium, I checked your link, and I got an error message. It said I could refine my search, but it seemed there were about 500 choices. You can send the link to my email, which might work better:
marykaybonfante2@gmail.com
I don't have a lot of spare time, but I could at least take a look.
God bless you, my friend. - Mary Kay
Comment from Poetic Friend
You did a superb job in telling this story under word count restrictions. Flash fiction is challenging to write. Thank you for the background information. I think you should write the entire story in another post.
Like you, I was trapped in alone in an elevator, but I did not have my cellphone. Fortunately, I was trapped doing regular office hours (3:00 pm) and in a sixth storied building. I tried to remain calm, and the Fire Rescue "rescued me".
As for high rise buildings, since 9-11, I vowed to never to live or work in a high rise building.
Thank you for sharing. I know the experience was traumatic.
Happy holidays!
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2021
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You did a superb job in telling this story under word count restrictions. Flash fiction is challenging to write. Thank you for the background information. I think you should write the entire story in another post.
Like you, I was trapped in alone in an elevator, but I did not have my cellphone. Fortunately, I was trapped doing regular office hours (3:00 pm) and in a sixth storied building. I tried to remain calm, and the Fire Rescue "rescued me".
As for high rise buildings, since 9-11, I vowed to never to live or work in a high rise building.
Thank you for sharing. I know the experience was traumatic.
Happy holidays!
Comment Written 26-Dec-2021
reply by the author on 29-Dec-2021
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Thank you very much, Nan! Yes, the experience was upsetting at the time, especially the response of the temp agency and its client, the next day.
I also had to walk down the exit stairs from the 12th floor, during a NYC blackout (I think it was August, 2003), and then across the 59th Street Bridge (also known as the Ed Koch Queensboro Bridge), post-9/11. But I wasn't alone then, and it was during the daytime. I also had a mini-flashight -- helpful in a dark stairwell -- but now most cellphones have them built-in.
I appreciate your kind and complimentary review. I wonder if I can still write this story in a new post, given FanStory's restrictions about reposting the same material.
Your experience in the elevator sounds really scary! I wouldn't be upset, being on a high floor, although I wouldn't be all that eager to, either. I had an interview for working at the Twin Towers (after 1993, and before 2001) and asked whether they now had an escape plan. They did not. The rejection letter came in the mail. What a gift! I'm on disability now, but if I were able to go back to work again, I would never want to work in the new WTC. Previously, I did temp work in both towers, during the mid to late '90s.
God bless you, my Poetic Friend! And Happy New Year. Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from Annmuma
Flash writing is very difficult -- at least, it is for me! You've got to have beginning, a middle and an ending leaving the reader with a complete picture of a short sport in one's life. You succeeded! Good job. ann
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021
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Flash writing is very difficult -- at least, it is for me! You've got to have beginning, a middle and an ending leaving the reader with a complete picture of a short sport in one's life. You succeeded! Good job. ann
Comment Written 20-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 21-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Ann, for this fine review, the five stars and your kind remarks. I appreciate that you reviewed my work, and it?s good getting to know you. God bless you, my new friend. Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from Kit Nongkhlaw
Well, I could imagine the dilemma you were in. I was also trapped in bad situations but not like yours. But, thanks to God who knows our situations and arrange to deliver us. Thanks for sharing and best of luck, Kit.
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Well, I could imagine the dilemma you were in. I was also trapped in bad situations but not like yours. But, thanks to God who knows our situations and arrange to deliver us. Thanks for sharing and best of luck, Kit.
Comment Written 15-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 15-Nov-2021
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Thanks, Kit, for a great review, the excellent rating and your meaningful thoughts. God gave me a way out of that trap! May He bless you always. - Mary Kay
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The pleasure is mine. Thank you
Comment from lauralumummu
Excellent story, and well written. I am glad you were okay. It does sound frightening, God is good, he protected you. Psalm 91: 11, God bless my friend, Laura
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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Excellent story, and well written. I am glad you were okay. It does sound frightening, God is good, he protected you. Psalm 91: 11, God bless my friend, Laura
Comment Written 14-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 14-Nov-2021
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Thank you, Laura, for this great review, the five stars and your encouraging comments. Yes, God is so good! It is important to remember His great deeds in the past, it also helps to sustain us when we go through present trials. May God bless you, too.
Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from Gert sherwood
frightening situation I found myself in, at about 3:30 AM, as the sole office worker at the companMary Kay Bonfante
My what amazing true story. Your authors note has excellent details of what took place. I can see why it was a was a frightening situation, when it was about 3:30 AM, and you were the sole office worker.
Gert
Gert
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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frightening situation I found myself in, at about 3:30 AM, as the sole office worker at the companMary Kay Bonfante
My what amazing true story. Your authors note has excellent details of what took place. I can see why it was a was a frightening situation, when it was about 3:30 AM, and you were the sole office worker.
Gert
Gert
Comment Written 10-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 11-Nov-2021
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Thank you very much, Gert, for a great review, the five stars and your kind remarks. I appreciate hearing from you, and learning your thoughts about my experience going back, about 25 years into the past! Memorable, to be sure. God bless you, my friend.
Love, Mary Kay xoxo
Comment from robyn corum
Mary Kay,
Which also means that you could very well have been working in one of THOSE towers in the next year or two. Wow. Things could have gone so differently. I'm glad you are safe - we might not ever have even gotten the opportunity to know you! Imagine that!
I'm glad you shared. Hugs-
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2021
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Mary Kay,
Which also means that you could very well have been working in one of THOSE towers in the next year or two. Wow. Things could have gone so differently. I'm glad you are safe - we might not ever have even gotten the opportunity to know you! Imagine that!
I'm glad you shared. Hugs-
Comment Written 06-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2021
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As a matter of fact, Robyn, I had, at some point, after 1993 but before 2001, applied for a job in the World Trade Center, and was REJECTED, praise God! I kept the rejection letter, it's probably in storage somewhere, it's even on company letterhead, with the address. One of my questions to them had been whether they have an escape plan, if there should be another emergency. They did not. (Maybe there's another story in this.) One person died -- God rest her soul -- from that law firm, and it could have been me, or I could have died with her.
But God had another plan, and I am forever grateful. Thank you for your great review, the five stars and your very loving and insightful remarks. May God bless you and protect you.
Love, Mary Kay xoxo
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Thank goodness, MK!
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Yes, I am so grateful. I was blown away, when I came across the rejection letters (they actually sent two of them) sometime later.
Comment from Seshadri_Sreenivasan
My jaw dropped as I read your harrowing experience. It's chilling and scary even to think about it, let alone experience it. By God's grace, you have survived a catastrophe. You have written it very well. Good luck in the contest!
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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My jaw dropped as I read your harrowing experience. It's chilling and scary even to think about it, let alone experience it. By God's grace, you have survived a catastrophe. You have written it very well. Good luck in the contest!
Comment Written 06-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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Dear Seshadri, thank you very much for your excellent review, the five stars and your compassionate comments. Although I was frightened, I had to think clearly about what I should do to get out of that building, and especially after getting a lot of positive feedback here, I'm very sure that I did the right thing. There's probably some kind of a law that says there have to be phones available to dial emergency services, wherever people might encounter urgent problems on the job. I thank God for whoever had the foresight to put that in place! May God bless you, too, my friend, and keep you safe. - Mary Kay
Comment from nomi338
Shame on whoever dropped the ball when it came to preparing you for the job they so negligently left you alone to perform. They should not have left you alone at night without at the very least checking up on you from time to time t see if everything was ok, and if you needed anything at all. I am well pleased that you found employment with a better company. Good for you.
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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Shame on whoever dropped the ball when it came to preparing you for the job they so negligently left you alone to perform. They should not have left you alone at night without at the very least checking up on you from time to time t see if everything was ok, and if you needed anything at all. I am well pleased that you found employment with a better company. Good for you.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 08-Nov-2021
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Dear Nomi, thank you so much for your great review, the five stars and your kind remarks. I am touched by your compassion and understanding of my situation, and wish that my former employers had shared your perspective, but alas, the world at large does not aspire to godly and just values, yet God took good care of me, for which I give Him thanks and praise. May He bless you. - Mary Kay
Comment from Tpa
Enjoyed your story, glad you were safe. I think the notes you wrote would make a good story in itself. I wish you the best in the contest. Happy writing.
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2021
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Enjoyed your story, glad you were safe. I think the notes you wrote would make a good story in itself. I wish you the best in the contest. Happy writing.
Comment Written 05-Nov-2021
reply by the author on 06-Nov-2021
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Thank you very much for your great review, the five stars and your generous remarks. I'm happy that you enjoyed my story and liked my notes. I actually wish I had written a longer story, but it's too late, now. May God bless you and your writing. - Mary Kay