Geuszey's 100-word story for June 6, 2025

Geuszey wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on June 6, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Look. I'm sorry. But you have to understand. That asshole cherubim had it coming. He was always flitting about on those stupid little wings, carrying that ridiculous little bow and quiver, fluttering his baby-esque eyelashes at everyone and acting so goddamned sweet. Nobody knew what an absolute monster he was. But I saw it. The glimmer in his eye as he shot his little poison darts into people that could've just found love on their own, forcing them into fall for people that'd never love them back. So when he took aim at my Cheryl, I just had to act.

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