magisternihil's 100-word story for May 30, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 30, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

"Curglaff," said Gil with a grin. Naomi shook her head. "Too easy!" "Hey, it's not THAT common!" argued Gil. She sighed. "Fine, but that's the last easy one I give you." She picked up the two dice and rolled. Seven. She tapped her chin. "Contrafibularities." Gil's brow screwed up. "Wow, okay, a solid play." He picked up the dice. Naomi sighed. "You know, at this rate we're never going to eat." "What do you suggest?" She placed a third die in his hand. Gil shrugged and rolled. His eyes grew wide. Eighteen. He threw up his hands. "Fine, I'm buying."

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