magisternihil's 100-word story for January 12, 2026

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on January 12, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“All you have to do is run out, tag the keel, and run back,” Simon said. I saw a wide expanse of land leading to the coolest-looking sunken ship and I was in. I didn’t even wait for further instructions. I just ran. The thing is, when the tide goes out, the land may look solid, but it’s mud. It’s been at the bottom of the sea while the tide was in. So I made it about fifteen feet before I was hopelessly stuck. Simon got in so much trouble after they had to call emergency services. Serves him right.

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