joeislove's 100-word story for July 25, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on July 25, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

"Honey, come on, we said only what was on the list!" "But they looked so good, and they were were buy one, get one free, so it's just such a good deal on the two of them!" I sighed, already aware I had lost this argument. "I know how much you love a deal, but we have a baby at home!" Bethany frowned at me. "Buy one. Get one. Free." I looked down at the two human babies and gave in. "Fine, put them in the basket on the bike. We can make a big stew and freeze the leftovers."

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