calwinters's 100-word story for May 21, 2025

calwinters wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 21, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

One Claim the highest point make it holy tell them they are being watched Two Take their treasures tell them it's for the church that their gift is required Three Kill one in every ten tell them its a divine demand make them thank you for it Four Grow fat become lazy Five Murder an innocent show no remorse Six Greet them at the door offer them cake and wine remain indignant all the way to your cell Seven Stare at the boards as you hear the sound feel the blade end your reign Eight Repeat with a new face

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