Geuszey's 100-word story for April 24, 2026

Geuszey wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on April 24, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

"Woah. This is crazy." Jeff looked down at the contraption he had made, wondering that it had surpassed all his wildest estimations. It was a simple build - wrap the whole thing in super-chilled panels, to bring the core temp to sub-freezing. Fill the tube with ice cubes and insulate the extended stem to keep the flame from melting it. It was so smooth when he'd inhaled, he didn't think it was working. But the immense cloud billowing from his mouth showed it had. "It expands as my lungs warm it." Smoke finally clearing, Jeff sparked his lighter for another hit.

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