joeislove's 100-word story for July 17, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on July 17, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

"Is this really the right way?" Ellie looked back at me and fixed me with that piercing stare she always pulled. I think she thought that her stern stare made it impossible for anyone to deceive her. I guess she got it from her mom, but Ellie didn't realize that just because her mom's intense stare worked on her, it wouldn't work on anyone. "No, this is actually the way to the monster's lair. I was going to let him eat you in exchange for earthly power." I frowned, annoyed with my sudden honesty. Now why would I say that?

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