magisternihil's 100-word story for August 20, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on August 20, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“There it is, the Boat House,” said Tyler. “Wait, what? That’s not a—“ “Yeah, I know, but ever since the flood the old wall looks like a boat and the building looks like a two story with a cavern-in roof, so that’s what we call it. The point is, you need to put your tag on the front to be one of us.” Howie shrugged. “Fine. Where’s the boat?” Tyler laughed and handed him the spray can. “That’s not how this works. You didn’t think it would be easy did you?” Howie sighed. Making new friends shouldn’t be this hard.

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