Write-Off! (NEW VARIATION? Taking signups!)

Because this is always fun.

For those not familiar with the idea, here's how it works.

We have two writers going head-to-head to write up a short story with three major characters. Both writers will be working with the same setting, characters, and overall plot. The winner is whoever writes the best story!

Here's the gimmick, though. The setting, characters, and plot will be provided by three different people, and they won't know what the others are submitting!

After both players write their stories, they post them and then everyone decides who had the best story.

So, let's kick this off! I'll be one of our two writers. I'll need one opponent and three volunteers!

Some points of clarification:
-Characters: Whoever volunteers for this gets to come up with three characters. A simple one sentence summary of each should be fine (such as "a headless insurance salesman with a heart of gold"); names are optional.
-Plot: When referring to characters, use the terms Character A, Character B, and Character C. It doesn't have to be very long or detailed, but it should have a beginning, middle, and end at the very least.
-Setting: Actually, I guess there's nothing in particular to note here? Again, doesn't have to be particularly long.

Now, who wants to take me on?