JKWriter's 100-word story for February 24, 2026

JKWriter wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on February 24, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

The sun peeked over the mountains and hills into their cave refuge. It was bright and cheerful...and it was greatly needed after everything that had happened. No one plans on losing everything...no one wakes up and thinks that they will be unemployed, homeless, and scavenging for food. The world is full of people who are one paycheck away from sleeping in rain. But today...today the sun was shining. Today it was warm and it was a new day for new opportunities. He crossed his fingers as he dressed for an interview with the sun on his face.

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