Elevation
Published: 10, October 2018
Author: Stephen King
Genre: Fiction, Literary, Literature, Mystery, Psychological, Supernatural, Suspense, Thriller
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Summary
Scott Carey in Stephen King's novella Elevation did not appear to be any unusual; he is the standard overweight American guy, but the scale revealed that he was shedding weight at an alarming rate.
Scott confided in Bob Ellis, a friend, and retired doctor, about what was going on with him. Scott determined to make at least one thing right in his life because he didn't want to spend what was remained of his life being tested and seen as an anomaly.
Scott's effort to befriend a lesbian couple in his area, whom he had unknowingly hurt, prompted a shift in his whole community.
When Bob initially grew concerned about his weight loss, Scott paid him a visit. His usual doctor examined him thoroughly and informed him that he was in wonderful health.
Scott showed Bob that he weighed the same amount fully clothed as he did in only his underpants.
According to the scale, he had been dropping weight on a regular basis, but he had never become any leaner. Scott said that he was terrified when he noticed that the clothes he was wearing looked to weigh nothing.
Bob was at a loss for words when it came to Scott's questions. He advised that Scott inform his doctor about what was going on, but Scott refused since he did not want to be compelled to undertake medical tests.
Scott was happy when he returned home and was able to photograph his neighbors' dogs performing their business on his grass.
He had contacted married lesbians Missy Donaldson and Deirdre McComb about their pets in the past, but Deirdre had assured him that the dog was not coming.
Deirdre felt increasingly enraged when Scott approached her with the image. He had shown his case and won the war, she said.
Scott tried to apologize, but Deirdre wouldn't let him. Missy subsequently came to Scott's house to apologize for Deirdre. She told him that she and Deirdre were likely to lose their business since the community refused them. Missy and Deirdre would have to make an effort to be polite to one another from then on.
Scott came close to winning the race because he weighed so little. Deirdre tripped when she turned to see Scott behind her. He stopped to help her up. She became aware of his state and stared at him in surprise, but he instructed her to run.
There were images of Scott assisting Deirdre up and also of him seeming to hug both Deirdre and Missy at the finish line in that evening's online version of the paper.
The townspeople's attitudes shifted as a result of Scott's demonstration of acceptance. Missy and Deirdre's restaurant was so popular that they had to recruit additional staff and expand their hours.
Scott got acquainted with Missy and Deirdre as well. Despite the fact that Deirdre won the race, Scott nevertheless cooked lunch for them.
Scott told Missy and Deirdre about his weird condition in front of Bob and his wife, Myrna. Even though Scott knew he didn't have much time left, he and his new circle of pals ate together once a week.
Scott felt comfortable having people around the home the final week, so he asked Deirdre if she would assist him when the time came for him to go. Deirdre concurred.
Scott summoned her one day after the scales recorded his weight as 2.1 pounds. He needed to be restrained in a wheelchair and harness so Deirdre could get him outdoors.
Scott was able to fly into the night sky thanks to Deirdre's assistance. He was clutching a SkyLight, an expensive firework that he fired off as he drifted toward the stars far above the town.
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