Jackal's 100-word story for May 22, 2025

Jackal wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 22, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“Please stop! Ow! Ow! Ow!! For the love of all things please stop“ Puts down bow. “ thank you. Oh my fucking god! It’s been 9 months. You’ve been attempting to learn how to play me for almost an entire year and I’m pretty sure you are worse.” “Is that even possible??? That doesn’t even make any sense. You should be at least one milimeter better than when you started.” Picks bow back up. “No. No no. “ “ ok I’ll stop talking shit. I promise. Just get a tutor. Please.” Restarts YouTube video. silent and muffled crying slowly turns into full sobs );

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