Jackal's 100-word story for April 26, 2025

Jackal wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on April 26, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Uncle Adam took us to the lake every year. It was so beautiful and peaceful that we used to sit on the dock and just breathe in the fresh air. Ever since the government started regulating the air, it was the only place that we could safely breathe without fear. As the years passed and my Uncle got older he would regale us of stories of before Lieutenant Vernon (or Vermin as we say) took office and changed everything. Now my sister and I go every year to honor my Uncle and take in the last bit of freedom available.

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