thaopixelpoet's 100-word story for July 16, 2025

thaopixelpoet wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on July 16, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Elise puts on her V-neck gown the color of ripe blueberries. It's gonna be a new moon Pisces tonight. By day, Elise is a respected lawyer, known for her stern and decisive approach. Night falls, and she is by herself in her candle-lit room, surrounded by all kinds of amethyst, tiger eye, and dreamcatchers. The moon allows her to gently put down her tough mask, and finally embrace her more intuitive side. Following a glowing Blue Morpho butterfly, Elise ventures into the forest and arrives at the 110-year-old willow tree. A spiral staircase lights her way deep underground. Elise descends.

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