A short story to be written in 50 words not one word less, not one word more!, for the Freewriters community to #zapfic50monday contest. Prompt: "platform"
GLADIUS
The platform ascended until it revealed the sky above their heads. Where, dazzled by the light, they heard the roar of the beasts, placated by the cheers of a larger and ever more bloodthirsty monster. They were a mob that celebrated the arrival of the fresh gladiators in the arena.
