thaopixelpoet's 100-word story for August 6, 2025

thaopixelpoet wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on August 6, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

My detective work stressed me out, so this summer I took Charlene and the kids to my vacation house in Dublin. I haven't gotten the chance to visit it in years! I own a two-floor wooden chalet, completed with a chimney big enough for Santa to slide down. Traditional Irish styled windows and furniture, just like how my grandfather liked it. The house faced a crystal-clear lake, very cool to swim in. The kids invented some water games they're obsessed with every day. Then we would have Charlene's signature key lime pie after dinner. So, how has your summer been?

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