joeislove's 100-word story for May 17, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 17, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Is that a moth? Or a butterfly? I am not actually even sure of the difference, to be perfectly honest. I am no lepidopterist. I am just a person who knows words like "lepidopterist" (I am great fun at parties, I assure you). I think it's a moth. Moths always look a little fuzzy to me. Sort of furry. Butterflies look like a little more well-groomed. Probably comes from the difference in lifestyle. If you stayed up all night chasing the moon, you'd probably look a little disheveled in the cold hard light of day too. I know I do.

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