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

thaopixelpoet 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.

Brad and Oddie, from New York, made it to Paris. They leased a tiny "appartement luxueux" near the Louvre, then disappeared with rent after overstaying two days. Their cranky old landlord had been waddling around the city putting up posters for a week: MISSING Age: 33 et 32 Sex: Males Race: Americans, merde ! Eyes: Blue and brown Wearing: [Brad] Grey pullover sweater with black-trees patterns, pinstriped trousers, and black sneakers. [Oddie] Maroon jacket, blue jeans, and black and brown boat shoes. Identifying characteristics: A white plastic horse head and a brown plastic horse head with white nose bridge. Play accordions.

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