JKWriter's 100-word story for March 14, 2026

JKWriter wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on March 14, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Two children sat at their apartment window watching the ant sized people weaving in and about...disappearing occasionally under bright colored canopies. They listened to all of the soft murmuring voices below along with the hum of motors; some with intermittent revving and honks just beyond their view. It was this way every weekend...even in the wintery rainy months. Vendors of all kinds traveled into the city every Friday with their tables and carts in tow. It was one of the largest markets in the country and people came far and wide to shop there. It was truly amazing..

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