ryanarobbins's 100-word story for April 16, 2025

ryanarobbins wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on April 16, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Like most of the trip, I was vomiting over the side, so when the wave hit, I didn't stand a chance. I used to be a strong swimmer, but I only barely made it to shore. Now what? Is that smoke? Regretting ditching my shoes on the swim now. Fire ants. Who am I kidding, I don't know what kind of ants those are. A hut. Old table. Nic naks. A seat. Ooph. The clock ticks even though the time can't be right. It's nearly daybreak. So tired. Who lives here? Me I guess. I hope. And I am scared.

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