bradhurt2003's 100-word story for June 11, 2025

bradhurt2003 wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on June 11, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

You’re telling me that you escaped from a mob of carnivorous aliens from the faraway planet of Smockerjam, and now I’m supposed to give you my stylish coat? Look me in the eyes and tell me if you think I believe a word of that. I paid a lot of money for this coat, and I’m not about to hand it over to someone who doesn’t know that the inhabitants of Smockerjam are strict vegetarians. Color me unimpressed. Besides, I doubt you could ever pull this look off. You don’t have my stunningly captivating dark eyes or shadowy countenance. Scram!

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