Last Shift on Labor Day

You prepare for a final day at work amid growing unrest outside the factory gates.

You stand behind the counter in a quiet break room just before your shift begins. Outside, the low murmur of a crowd gathers, their chants swelling with each passing minute. Something is about to break in the routine of this holiday workday. Write what you do as the tension inches closer.

Start here: Describe the sound of footsteps approaching the building.

Focus

Building atmosphere

One rule

No mention of specific companies or organizations