magisternihil's 100-word story for May 28, 2026

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 28, 2026. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Look, I'll be the first to admit that living in a van isn't really the best situation. It doesn't take much for the van to get smelly, especially if you cook something pungent. And good luck if you think keeping a toilet in there is a good idea. But I love the freedom. Just me and the open road, traveling wherever I want, seeing the sights. Just living, you know? Of course then that zombie thing happened. It really paid to be away from the cities. Just me and my van, avoiding hordes and seeing the sights. This is living.

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