magisternihil's 100-word story for July 2, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on July 2, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Ingrid gestured at the googly eyes. "They thought this was a good idea?" Mats shrugged. "The one who listened hasn't stopped laughing. His friends thought it was fitting." Ingrid rolled her eyes, slipped on her sound-blocking headphones, and positioned the microphone in front of the opening. She clicked on the recorder, watching as the sound waves passed across her screen. "He's laughing because he's been driven mad. Anyone can tell that by watching him." She studied the reading and frowned. "Trouble?" asked Mats. "It's a Troll chant. They are mobilizing. We have little time." She grabbed her things and fled.

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