Hide's 100-word story for June 18, 2025

Hide wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on June 18, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“Did you see that new antique shop? I think everything there is cursed. I bought a lamp there and then my fish died. Definitely related, right?” “I mean, you killed all your other fish.” “Okay? Well, Josh got a set of screwdrivers, and then his wife cheated on him.” “She’s been cheating on him for years. With you.” “Not the point. Anyways, Beth got a stationary set that came with a stamp of an angry man, and now she thinks everyone is mad at her. That’s a curse.” “No, Beth is just annoying.” “Yeah… yeah you’re right about that one.”

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