Erik's 100-word story for April 25, 2025

Erik wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on April 25, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

"TUNDRALICIOUS!", screamed Brian as our tram scaled the mountain. "Bro, act like you've been here before", I said laughing. It was Brian's first time skiing, and he was trying to fit in with all the gregarious types who hang around the lodge. Shit, he nearly took that Russian chick back to his room last night. Time to stop being his wingman and look for my own-- SCREEEEK The tram just cut. We're stuck dangling here. Just a few feet from the top, we can barely see a small dark figure wearing an ushanka. Brian's lady of the night wants blood.

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