magisternihil's 100-word story for December 29, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on December 29, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“Have you seen this?” Clemons dropped the newspaper on top of roughly sketched notes and schematics. “I don’t have time to read, Clem, if I don’t have this bug worked out by tomorrow they’re going to shut me down,” said Walter. He shoved the paper away without looking up. Clemons picked it up read aloud. “Mystery abounded as students woke to find the Art Building surrounded by, at last count, 251 identical bicycles, theories—“ Walter snatched the paper from him, read it, then grinned. “It works!” “You just need to refine your targeting parameters, is all,” said a smiling Clemons.

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