magisternihil's 100-word story for August 1, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on August 1, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

John stopped in his tracks, staring forward. Brittany tugged at his hand. “Come on. We’re late for the party already.” “It’s just…the other day I had a creepy feeling as I crossed this bridge. Like what if it changes you every time you walk across it. Not in a big way, but just subtle changes whittling away at your reality until—“ “Walk and talk.” Brittany pulled his hand and they crossed the bridge quickly. He let himself be led reluctantly, watching for any alterations. “There. See, no problem,” said Brittny. Jon shrugged. “Must have just been a weird dream.”

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