It's the kind of night that's a young woman's dream - pretty dresses, delicious food, amazing music, an unexpected gorgeous dance partner, and explosions.
Okay, maybe her dream didn't include the explosions.
Short stories haven't died, and this one is a great example of why they never should. A smart retelling of A classic tale, but you won't be trying to spot the similarities as you read - you get swept away by the narrative in the first few sentences.