magisternihil's 100-word story for July 1, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on July 1, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Mortimer drew in a deep breath. The view was incredible, and he knew he would never forget it. He pulled the pen and worn journal from his pocket, opened it to the marked page, and marked through “#99 Hot air ballon.” There was only one item left, only one thing to do on his list of final tasks. He had given the final item a lot of thought. He looked down at “#100 Grow wings and fly” and laughed. That should hold the Reaper off for a while longer, he thought as he scratched the strange itch on his back.

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