magisternihil's 100-word story for March 2, 2026

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on March 2, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“The open sea, my friend! This is what it’s all about. Barely anyone in sight for as far as the eye can see. Just you and the open ocean with the wind in your hair as your boat glides across the surface.” As he spoke Burke stood tall, a silhouette backlit by the sun. The sun, constantly moving, the horizon unsteady, each lick of the water sending the boat in a slightly different direction, unpredictable, unrelenting. Noel slammed his eyes shut and tried to block it out as he leaned over the side and let loose his lunch in response.

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