magisternihil's 100-word story for April 17, 2026

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on April 17, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

It’s not much of a life, which he realizes is ironic, but someone has to do it. They come, usually confused, stumbling to his step. Some wait for him to come out, some pound on the door as though they have a grudge against wood. “I feel heavy,” they say. “Unburden yourself.” You would think his small shack would be filled with the weight of all of those lives, but in the end it’s all small things, practically nothing. Once relieved, they take the leap. They either rise, or fall. They never say thank you. He’s gotten used to that.

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