JKWriter's 100-word story for March 4, 2026

JKWriter wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on March 4, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

In a world full of angry souls...he was the one who dressed up like Big Bird. Wallace brightened dark places with sunshine and Sesame Street. He was the smile where everyone was frowning. In a world that needed more laughter and less serious...he'd be the first to get the ball rolling. He added whimsy and the joy at every single turn. Wally was...defiantly, adamantly committed to making the world an infinitely better place. Even when it felt like it was an insurmountable job...he would double down and go harder. The world needs more people like him.

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