The Cuban Missile Crisis Reimagined

Create a suspense-filled narrative focused on backroom negotiations during the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Imagine you are a room away from the fateful negotiations that could potentially lead to a nuclear war. What were the conversations, the persuasions, the trade-offs? This prompt opens up an opportunity to examine the intricacies of diplomacy, human survival instincts, and the strategy involved in the highest stakes scenario.