Here is a revised version of the story with grammatical corrections:
Self-Dare Time Trial
The title of my story is a bit odd, I know. I chose it in the hopes that it would inspire me to choose where I wanted to start and end this recounting. Being naked is a funny thing to me. Nude humor movies and the like often bring you to reflect inwardly on what you would do if put in such a situation. What if in the locker room, all your clothes were stolen, and you were suddenly stuck without much recourse? What if, at the last minute out of the shower, you were pushed out of the fire door into the parking lot? These are very funny ideas that can often be played out hilariously in scripted scenes. That said, there can be a major difference between daydreaming about these scenes happening to you and acting on them in a situation where you're alone, bored, and distracted. One such difference is that, if left to your own devices in the latter spot, a wandering mind can find a way to place you in said funny situations, whether you ultimately like it or not.
I'd like to admit that this isn't the first story I have to tell, but it is the first story I have ever shared in this way. My first experience with what I'll label "self-enforced nudity" started at the end of a shift during my time at my first taxable job when I was very young. This recounting is years later in my young-adult life as a part-time computer assistant for a small business.
It was late one night, and I had to be at work to monitor an after-hours computer batch job. Most employees trickled out of the office between 4:30 and 6:00 PM. The last employee to use our small gym had showered and left by about 8:00 PM. The office cleaning company had come and gone by 10:30 PM. Before I knew it, I had been alone, keeping an eye on this monitor for hours. Fortunately, I could see the system was almost done with the job, maybe an hour or so left to go. This was, of course, at 2:00 AM on a Thursday night. "Luckily, I was getting Friday off for this," was the thought on my mind which kept me going. Feeling tired yet somewhat frisky, an idea glimpsed into my mind that, if anyone had been there to see, would have noticed me blushing. I was practically falling asleep here, and knowing of something that gives me adrenaline, I decided to dare myself to use my knowledge of the building's electronic door lock system to create the potential for some self-inflicted punishment with one simple yet drastic outcome – "What if I had no choice but to go outside of the building completely nude to get back in to get my clothes?"
Now, I need to jump in here and add that two weeks prior, I had tested my idea to see if it was something I could control without messing something up. I knew this security system because the company needed at least two people at all times trained on it. However, I only ever used it to change the doors to default to lock mode on the holidays the office was closed. You see, every external door into the building (with one exception) is controlled using electronic locks requiring a key fob. Like those plastic things you are given at 24-hour gyms to get in. A key fob can be programmed to work on certain doors, and doors can also be programmed to remain unlocked or locked during certain times.
I decided to make my silver Toyota and my car key a part
I had to act quickly, and I realized the only real path available to me was to complete the maze I had created. Only now, with an added unexpected variable – I was no longer alone at the office.
I hurriedly made my way out of the warehouse and saw that the light was red on the door leading to the kitchen. I had missed the deadline and was locked out. Panic set in as I realized that I had no choice but to go out into the rear parking lot, pass the stranger's car, and circle around the building to the office where I left my car key. I had to retrieve my car key so that I could unlock the front door and get back into the building to retrieve my clothes. It was a daunting task, and the risk of being seen by the stranger or anyone else was high.
I took a deep breath and made my way outside. The night air was cold, and I could feel it on my skin. I tried to move as quickly and quietly as possible, keeping to the shadows and staying low. As I passed the stranger's car, I saw that it was parked in a spot that was not assigned to any of the office employees. I felt a small sense of relief knowing that it was probably just a random person who had stopped to rest or sleep.
I made my way to the office where I left my car key and unlocked the door. I retrieved the key from the floor and made my way back to the front of the building. As I approached the front door, I saw that it was still locked. I realized that I had not programmed it to unlock with the electronic lock system. I tried to open the door, but it was no use.
I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down. I knew that I had to think clearly if I was going to get out of this situation. I remembered that there was a spare key hidden under a rock near the front entrance. It was a long shot, but it was worth a try.
I made my way to the rock and found the spare key. I tried it in the lock, and to my relief, it worked. I opened the door and made my way to my workspace. I retrieved my clothes and quickly got dressed. I felt a sense of relief wash over me as I realized that I had made it out of the situation without getting caught.
As I made my way out of the building, I looked around to see if anyone was watching. The parking lot was empty, and the stranger's car was gone. I got into my car and drove home, feeling both relieved and embarrassed.
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