[ WP ] Write a scene in the style of `` The Stanley Parable '' , then rewrite it , but this time , the character disobeys the narrator and derails the plot .

Stanley was working at his office early on a dreary Thursday afternoon. Mindlessly pushing buttons and making spreadsheets, he felt completely unfulfilled in his work. He always wanted to draw meaning from his life, to be KNOWN. But day after day, Stanley repressed his urges. Doris, the HR assistant, came by to ask him to come to the boardroom for his weekly HR review. But today was different. He would n't go today, heavens no! Today was a day of whimsy and adventure, Stanley THREW... 
 
 Oh. Oh no no no, there's nothing here Stanley! Why did you come to the boardroom? Doris is n't even a fleshed out character, she's more of an archetype of crushing futility. There's a path Stanley, it was VERY clear. 
 
 I mean, what did you expect her to say? There's no context, no conflict, why would anyone waste their time building this drivel about some meeting with HR? 
... She's just standing there Stanley. Standing and staring. If she had the capacity to judge someone she would, but you were so focused on derailing what was a marvelous adventure you did n't notice she ca n't interact... 
 
... Do n't fill out the paperwork Stanley. 
 
 
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 Stanley was working at his office early on a dreary Thursday afternoon. Mindlessly pushing buttons and making spreadsheets, he felt completely unfulfilled in his work. He always wanted to draw meaning from his life, to be KNOWN. But day after day, Stanley repressed his urges. Doris, the HR assistant, came by to ask him to come to the boardroom for his weekly HR review. But today was different. He would n't go today, heavens no! Today was a day of whimsy and adventure, Stanley THREW the computer out the window and ran off screaming! Screaming for the lost dreams of his youth, down the stairs, to freedom! 
 
 All the thinly veiled metaphors for the narrators displeasure at his current job flowed through Stanley, as he rode a RAINBOW, with-with, COLORS, and um... a... PREMISE! A delightful premise with conflict and tension, but you as the hero Stanley! Oh, is n't it wonderful, we do n't need specifics here, no, we are FREE to have an adventure! Use your imagination Stanley, I... 
 
 Oh. You're still in the parking lot, eating hallucinogenic mushrooms. I do suppose that's where all the rainbows and colors are coming from. I see you also have a police officer there from your co-workers calling 911. Hmmm... there is a certain dramatic tension here Stanley, a conflict you may say. It seems like you really are going on an adventure Stanley, look, the officer is dragging you into the back of his car, I'm so proud!
