Stairwell Sprint

I bolted past the heavy corridor doors straight into the echoing concrete stairwell! Night made the shadows long, but the smooth metal handrail running down the wall looked like the ultimate drop zone. At the top of the short flight, I spotted an empty soda can resting on its side. One swift kick launched it rolling down the concrete steps—clack-clank-clatter! The metallic rhythm bounced off the walls like an epic beat. I leaped right after it, clearing three steps in a single bound, and skidded to a dead halt at the bottom landing just as the can tapped the fire door. Best soundcheck in the building!