joeislove's 100-word story for May 12, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 12, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

I find her leaning against a wall, sheltered against the weeping mist. To a casual observer, she seemed to be staring at the garish street art. I knew her, though, and I knew she was seeing everything on the street. Figured she'd clocked me minutes before I found her. I start to speak, but she raises a finger, silencing me effortlessly. "Not here." Points to her eyes, then to her left. High on the wall, I spot the camera. Realize she was positioned just out of its line of sight. I try to look cool, but I am scared shitless.

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