magisternihil's 100-word story for June 24, 2026

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

Mrs. Jodugar has no idea that within the walls of her tiny junk shop are artifacts of such immense power that they should be locked away, not made available to the public for pennies. Nestled in with used cookbooks is a tome that can open portals into any of the nine Hells. In with the sweaters is Mantle of Myrmidon, which gives its wearer the power to command large groups. And don’t get me started on the Horn of Obliteration tucked in with the bugles. One woman’s junk is my treasure, though. Time to rule the world for 73 cents.

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