Jackal's 100-word story for June 30, 2025

Jackal wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on June 30, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Roy. Gee. Biv. Born on the same day to the same mother. Triplets had never run in their family so Cloud was nervous when the doctor told her a few months back. With the birth of her babies, the family she always wanted would be complete. She had the perfect husband and the perfect house. Finally, the perfect children. However, like most things that appear perfect, they were nothing of the sort. The nasty underbelly of a picture perfect life is gruesome and unforgiving. Those who show no flaws are the ones with the most to hide. Remember that kids!

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