JKWriter's 100-word story for May 10, 2026

JKWriter wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 10, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

These were books of the ages. Tomes of many lifetimes. The knowledge of humans throughout many eras were contained within the time stained pages. She stood there contemplating where to start first. Each story would be would be read at some point, however...where to begin? It was such a hard decision. Oh, if life was made up of as many luxurious problems as this one, it would be a life only knowing joy. She clasped her hands exuberantly before reaching for the book at the top right if the shelf. It's title read: How to Fish on a Date.

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