The Conductor
by @MysticRavenOn a train to meet her fiancé, a woman encounters a conductor celebrating his birthday—and discovers his celebration requires a passenger’s life.
MEET THE CHARACTERS
Ellen
24 years old, modest and elegant, traveling to see her fiancé. She is well-mannered, a little naive, but with a quiet desire to explore something new. Her movements are careful, and her glances sometimes reveal curiosity she tries to hide. She is used to controlling herself, but she is not ready for what she will face on this train.
Arthur
a train conductor, about 34 years old, tall and strong, with a slightly careless kind of charisma. His gaze is dark and penetrating, as if he sees more than words allow. His hair is short, a little messy under his cap, and there is a small tattoo on his wrist — a trace of a past he never talks about. Arthur is restrained and professional, but there is a hint of flirtation and control in his smile and gestures. He knows how to control space and people, and he knows how to play right on the edge of what is allowed.