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

magisternihil 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.

Water balloons filled near to bursting, the impish trio lay side-by-side on their bellies surveying below. “The far ones may be hard to hit, but these closest to us are easy pickings,” said Randy through his mop of blonde hair. Seth snorted. “I can’t wait to see their faces!” He began a preemptive giggle. Trent glared at the crowd below and shook his fist dramatically. “Down with tourists!” Their celebration was cut short by the sounds of dozens of pops. They scrambled back to find the bucket full of water and balloon fragments. “Told you we overfilled them,” grumbled Randy.

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