magisternihil's 100-word story for March 13, 2026

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on March 13, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“Wow, that’s a lot,” said Rowan. He stared into the closet, a repurposed staircase filled with bundles of journals. Kizzie laughed. “That’s just 1972-74. I’ve already moved three decades to the sorting tables.” Rowan shook his in disbelief. “So he wrote ALL the time?” “Apparently. The thing is, I always saw a notebook near him but I can’t remember ever seeing him write. He must have waited until he was alone.” “Have you read any of them?” Kizzie frowned. “Kinda afraid to. No idea what went on inside his head most days. Not sure I want to know for sure.”

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