magisternihil's 100-word story for December 27, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on December 27, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

He’s a good lad. A bit distant at times, like his mind wanders to another world for a bit, but he’s alright. All the other fellas don’t know what to make of him rolling up in that orange truck with his colorful pants, always the same pair, but once they get into the rhythm of the work he keeps up, no problem. I walked by that truck one day, saw a pillow and blanket rolled up in the passenger seat and a toothbrush in the cup holder. You just never know what’s going on in a person’s life, do you?

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