magisternihil's 100-word story for November 14, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on November 14, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Rick’s first policy change when he took over the company was a ban on professional clothing. No more stiff jackets and strangling ties, no heels, no pantsuits. Why anyone thought a person had to be trussed up and uncomfortable to make good business decisions was beyond him. Then he had the slides installed. No more awkward stair passings, or uncomfortable elevator silences to get downstairs, just a push off the top and a fun, comfortable slide all the way down. He lasted about six months before the board replaced him, but everyone said it was the best six months ever.

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