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

magisternihil 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.

"Aaaaand done!" Cheese sprayed the last line down to within an inch of the beginning. "Nah, you didn't close the loop," drawled Lester around the toothpick that always sat in the corner of his mouth. "The art ain't finished until it's finished." Cheese shot him a look. "You should know better than that. Don't you know what happens?" "A bunch of mumbo jumbo nonsense, man." Lester picked up the black spray can and shot a quick blast as Cheese grabbed for his arm, but too late. No one heard the screams, nor did anyone ever find either of the boys.

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