A Gust of Sparks

A low hum was buzzing right above me, so naturally I had to check it out! Clambering off the chair rungs onto the side table, I came face-to-face with a giant white desk fan. Look at those spinning blades behind the wire grill! Could this be a test for my lightning reflexes? I lunged forward and threw both hands directly against the plastic toggle switch on its base. *Click!* The blades kicked into high gear with a sudden whir, blasting a fierce, cool gale straight across my cowl. It nearly swept my rigid legs right off the polished tabletop, but I dug my heels in and leaned into the storm!