Hide's 100-word story for July 14, 2025

Hide wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on July 14, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“Please let me in.” The man hasn’t budged. His nose is practically against the glass, and though the rain blurs his features, you’ve gotten to know his face well the past few days. You don’t know who he is, or where he came from. You don’t know how he managed to make your cell service or internet disappear. All you know is that you’re running out of bread and canned beans, and you can see his blank face staring at you, even when you cover your face with your blanket. You dread the day you have to open the door.

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