Six aspiring authors meet on a winter's evening to discuss their work. 

The chairman, Arnold, attempts to persuade the group to collaborate on a piece of writing, an idea that is quickly dismissed. However, as Arnold is clearing up after the meeting there is a clap of thunder, a black-out - and the the story that would have resulted from the collaboration takes place before his very eyes.

Sharp comedy and affectionate satire characterize this zany, imaginative play.