Premise #18: Typewriter Day

 

A woman becomes obsessed with typewriters after watching an incredible documentary, American Typewriter.  After years of browsing at flea markets, a blue Smith Corona appears magically on her social media wall.  The price is perfect.  She can't hit the "make an offer" button fast enough.   

A confusing back and forth with the "seller," finally leads to an arranged meeting.  She will drive 30 miles to a Walmart parking lot for the deal.  When the day of the trade arrives, she's excited and texts all her pals, "It's Typewriter Day!" 

The "seller" lures the woman into her van to show her the typewriter.  Something happens in that van and we're not really sure exactly what has transpired.  We know it's not good.

When she returns home, she complains about the rainy drive.   Her husband responds to her mood with a muttered, "What's with you? I thought Typewriter Day was going to be more celebratory." 

She stalks into her bedroom with the typewriter.  He hears her clicking away. After a few days of silent treatment, things get back to nearly normal, but the woman is obsessed with the typewriter.  She comes home from work and begins typing immediately.  Every day, she stuffs her pieces of writing into stamped envelopes and directly into her purse. 

When asked what she's mailing, the woman just smiles and says, "That's for me to know and you to find out." 

The woman begins getting texts round the clock.  She's vague about the constant pinging. Then one day, she doesn't come home from work. The police are useless. Husbandman decides to find his wife. His first move is to track down the typewriter dealer.