kelsey's 100-word story for June 3, 2025

kelsey wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on June 3, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

He stood at the corner of Grant Street-a unique man. He always had a bright view of life, and the word 'view' seemed to be his favorite one. Then there were those bicycle glasses. No one knew who this man was, until Mrs. Borgs, the head of The Gossip Club took over. Then everyone knew. "Hello," said Naomi, a newspaper editor, to this mysterious-looking man. "I noticed you where bicycle glasses. Everyone is curious why, and want to know what your view is on..." "View?!" the man sputtered. "These are the best viewers ever! All you can see is spokes."

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