74163's 100-word story for August 15, 2025

74163 wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on August 15, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

This black-and-white picture shows a close-up of a young woman’s face. She is making a funny, expression by crossing her eyes and pushing her cheeks together with her hands. Her lips are puckered as if she is about to kiss or make a silly sound. On her left cheek, there are small stickers shaped like stars and crescent moons, adding a decorative touch. The lighting highlights the texture of her skin and the details in her hair and eyebrows. The overall feeling of the image is lighthearted and creative, showing a moment of fun and self-expression in a simple way.

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