I have just finished an adaptation of a radio play that I wrote about 15 years ago into a novel (yes, I know it's usually the other way round, but I like to be different!), which I have set in a English seaside town. The story revolves around three elderly ladies who are living out their final days in a small boarding/rest-home, accompanied by the usual unpleasantries that are associated with their time of life - early dementia, vascular ulcers, cancer, COPD & etc. Their outlook is brightened a little with the arrival of a young girl from eastern Europe, who, after listening to their plight, informs the residents that she has an elixir, which if taken, will restore them to twenty-one years of age next time they fall asleep. But - and there is always a "but" - the next time they fall asleep after their rejuvination, they will age rapidly and die peacefully without awakening. They have a second chance to enjoy life as a 21 year old - but this time in 2012.
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I won't spoil the story, but I would very much like to hear what you would do if, facing the same scenario, you were minded to take the elixir. How would you spend your final 24 hours - assuming you were 21 years old again?
Looking forward to some interesting answers! ;)
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