Talk:Code 40/@comment-25794593-20180106003005/@comment-25052433-20180106024044

I guess only the author can give you the best answer, but I'll take a swing at this.

This story strikes me as surreal styled concept that sets a stage and leaves the rest to the reader. Normally I dislike these types of stories, but in all honesty, I really enjoyed this one. It certainly falls into the category of stories that I'd consider for Pasta of the Month.

This story works because it gives the reader very little, but what it does give really pops. The author kept the settings and imagery simple too (an office building) so it's very easy for the reader to place themselves into the setting.

The subtle nuances are menacing in their own right. The police not being able to help, the elevators all being open and the doors locking... those are great backbones of horror. Big props to the author for coming up with something so simple and short, yet so chilling.

Excellent work HopelessNightOwl!