magisternihil's 100-word story for July 8, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on July 8, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

They thought they were so sneaky. Raymond had been with Arts Collective for thirty years. Hell, he was one of the founding members. But these new kids came in with their attitudes about how ‘things need to change’ and once he said one thing against them there was a target on his back. They’re so clever, but they still forgot to take his name off of the group email. “Let’s give him a commission for the garden then kick him to the curb. Out with the old!” He stood back and admired his piece. Let’s see them forget him now.

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