magisternihil's 100-word story for April 13, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on April 13, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“You ever wonder if there’s anything more than this?” Loppe took a bite of his gnarlfruit, the purple juices running down his chin. The clouds began to swirl. “No, and neither should you,” I told him. “Why would we need anything more than what this?” I said it louder than necessary for him to hear. He shot me one of his quizzical looks. “But maybe there are more things to see,” he countered The eye began to form. I knew what was next. I squeezed his shoulder. “Hush now.” He shrugged. “Just a passing thought.” The clouds began to dissipate.

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