Contest entries for 15 for 15 (book).

The fall: (Jan-13) It was an interesting scene.

The fall

The three suit-clad gentlemen sat comfortably relaxing in the helicopter. It was a four seater. It was late evening when the chopper took off.

Jeremy was an investigating lawyer by profession. He had uncovered quite a few murky plots hatched by people of rank with selfish motives. Some political leaders of dubious character hated him vehemently. The two men sitting on either side of Jeremy seemed old associates. He moved to the extreme obliging their request to move.

He was on a mission to investigate the secret assets of a certain man who was challenging for the city’s Mayor’s position. The man he was contesting was one of integrity and willing to work for the people, not to better his finances as a few others before him did.

The helicopter was about to land. Everyone was asked to fasten the seat belts in readiness. They were flying above the mountain ranges when the unexpected happened.

Jeremy felt a strong push given from behind. The door opened, and a strong gust of wind blew into the copter, making things even more confusing. In the rough and tumble, hands shoved him out, and Jeremy found himself plunging headlong into a death trap.

“Cut,” said the director. The hero, who acted as the brilliant lawyer Jeremy, landed in a wide net, came away smiling into the studios.

“It looked absolutely natural Bob,” said the cameraman. “The evening light showed your silhouette clearly with your head down and the suit slightly flapping. You cut a convincing figure as an agile young man. Thanks to your daily exercising regimen that kept your cool. Congratulations!