The great thing about stories is that anyone can tell one, no matter how long or short. Even really long, complicated stories often start off life as short, simple ones. For example, when a writer has an idea for a film, they often present a short version of their story to the film studios.

You're in Hollywood and you are going to present your idea for a film to the Big Boss of a film studio. The problem is that you've left your story in the Hotel Room, and you need to make a new one up, and fast...

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