thaopixelpoet's 100-word story for July 24, 2025

thaopixelpoet wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on July 24, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Sinister—my partner's codename—leaves me a self-destructing message to meet him at Carretera de Cádiz, 29006 Málaga, apparently to play pool, 8PM. We have been working together for years. Recently, I think Sin has been keeping his eyes on me. I entertain the idea—a sturdy guy, always in black leather, a chiseled chin—finally showing his softer side. To me. I buy him drinks at the pool table. Sin smiles. "I'm eliminating moles." He casually pocketing three balls. "Trinity, I'm sorry." Sinister hands me the ball with a "3" on it, which slowly turns more crimson.

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