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

Jackal 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.

Holy fucking shit Karl!! Why did you put the eyes on that tree? It scared me half to death. I thought you were putting them on the one you drew the lips on to practice kissing. Oh wait. Was that supposed to be a secret?! Oops. Well guess the cat’s out of the bag now. Wait…. Did you actually still put it on one that you practicing kissing with?? I knew you were a freak but… I mean it could be a good tree for French practice. Ow!! I’m just kidding!! Geez. Anyway mama said to come in for dinner.

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