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to the sky
#WritcoStoryPrompt124
Make your short story take place in a skyscraper. Stumbling through the skies, exactingly igniting the heavens.
In the heart of the city, where the skyscrapers reached toward the heavens, there stood a tower that seemed to pierce the very fabric of the sky. Its glass facade shimmered in the sunlight, reflecting the clouds above and the bustling city below. Within this majestic structure, a young engineer named Alex found himself on a crisp autumn morning, ready to embark on a new chapter of his career.

As he stepped into the sleek, high-speed elevator, Alex felt a surge of excitement and nervous energy. Today was his first day working for a prestigious architecture firm located on the upper floors of the skyscraper. The elevator soared upward, carrying him toward the clouds and the promise of new beginnings.

Upon arriving at his new office, Alex was greeted by a breathtaking view of the city skyline. The floor-to-ceiling windows offered a panoramic vista that stretched as far as the eye could see. The sight was both exhilarating and humbling, reminding Alex of the endless possibilities that lay before him.

Throughout the day, Alex immersed himself in the intricacies of his new role, collaborating with talented colleagues and delving into complex design projects. As the hours passed, he marveled at the way the skyscraper seemed to pulse with life, its steel and glass framework exactingly igniting the heavens with a sense of purpose and ambition.

As evening descended, Alex found himself gazing out at the city lights, feeling a sense of fulfillment and awe. The skyscraper, once an imposing monolith, now felt like a beacon of inspiration, guiding him toward his dreams. With a newfound sense of determination, he knew that he was ready to stumble through the skies, reaching for new heights and igniting the world with his passion for architecture.

And so, in the heart of the towering skyscraper, Alex's journey had begun, intertwined with the pulse of the city and the boundless expanse of the heavens above.
© c.wright