thaopixelpoet's 100-word story for August 2, 2025

thaopixelpoet wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on August 2, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“Hey Anne, it’s a mail package from Dad!” George waved the brown delivery box around as he walked in from the yard to his wife, who was tending to the kids. “Well, someone’s having a great time at the Machu Picchu! I was getting worried about his health.” They opened the box hoping to see fun souvenirs, but they only found Dad’s pair of fake teeth and glasses. The couple died down in silence, while the kids joked around. The telephone rang. “Ay, it’s Dad. I lost my gum and glasses during the hike. Someone’s sending ‘em home for me.”

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