magisternihil's 100-word story for June 16, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on June 16, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

The feud had been going on for more than three years, with each of them taking their spots on opposing corners, playing with all their hearts, and drawing their crowds. The crowd egged them on, cheering each with increasing gusto, encouraging their musical battle. Then one day Rowen had enough. He crossed the street, extended his hand, and a friendship was made. “Why should we fight, when together we can be fabulous?” agreed Cam. Sadly, no one came to see their joint concert, showing that it wasn’t the music, but the battle that drew the punters. But they didn’t care.

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