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

thaopixelpoet 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.

"We've reached 2,000 feet!" Tamil pulled on her headscarf to stop the wind from taking it away. The early rays of sunrise pampered her glowing cheeks, lingering on her honeyed eyes. Before her, Teotihuacan revealed itself gloriously. The gentle light brushed against the Temple of Quetzalcoatl, creating a spectacular contrast. From afar, Tamil saw the Temple of the Sun, standing firmly in all its godly air after more than a thousand years. "This is the most beautiful view!" Tamil turned over to Antonio. "¿Quieres casarte conmigo?" Antonio kneeled before her. "You're even more beautiful than this." Tamil cried, "¡¡¡Sí!!!"

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