MeBrady's 100-word story for April 22, 2025

MeBrady wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on April 22, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Maya remembered gray skies and silent streets. That was before Colors Resistance. "Ready?" Zain whispered, his backpack heavy with contraband pigments. At noon, they gathered. Hundreds of secret dreamers in the central square. Maya's heart raced as she clutched yellow powder in trembling hands. Someone shouted. Then another. Suddenly, the air exploded with turquoise, magenta, and sunlight yellow. Maya hurled her handful skyward. Watched it bloom against the pale blue sky. For precious moments, they transformed their monochrome world into something magical. Guards approached, but hesitated. They were transfixed by a beauty they'd forgotten could exist. Revolution begins with color!!!

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