magisternihil's 100-word story for November 26, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on November 26, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“I don’t understand,” said Sim. “A minute ago we were in a hallway and now, somehow—“ “Your problem is you’re thinking about everything incorrectly,” said Noc. “You keep seeing blockades when you should be seeing doorways.” She walked slowly back and forth, studying the mountains, the sparse trees, the reflection of it all on the surface of the water.” “So what the hell kind of doorway are we supposed to fi—“ As Sim, in his angry pacing, tripped over a stone and plunged into the icy lake Noc laughed at herself. Occam’s Razor. She shrugged and dove in after him.

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