JKWriter's 100-word story for April 23, 2026

JKWriter wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on April 23, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

The pale sandy beach was dotted and speckled with brightly colored umbrellas and bathing suits. It was a hot sunny day, so it was no wonder so many people were hiding under their shade covers or wading into the pale teal colored waters. What might have seemed like a fun outing for many, for Pamela this was her worst nightmare come true. However, a job was a job which she needed badly. Thankfully her snow cone van was far enough away that it wasn't right in the middle of the melee, but it was still busy enough to make money.

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