Temporarily let go of the rug..

When the overhead doors wouldn't simply push open, Danielle realized she would have to drop the rug to work the latch and get it open. Thinking quickly, she put the rug, fuzzy side up, under her delicate tanned knees and used both hands to work the latch that held both doors closed.

Danielle coughed as the smoke collected, obscuring her vision as she worked the latch frantically. Thoughts came into her mind, being found naked if she didn't make it out. What would her parents, friends think..how would they remember her?

Sweat began to drip down her face as she struggled further. She wiped it from her eyes with now dirty hands, streaking her pretty face with dirt and grime. With a final burst of determination, the college coed put her shoulder against the door and twisted the latch mightily.

A burst of fresh air met her as the door on one side swung open. Her eyes then went wide when she came face to face with..