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

Jackal 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.

I knew we would find it! I’ve been searching the Seven Seas to find the Lost City and restore my family’s name. I will not let those mongrels win. I have now found the location of the final piece I need to claim my crown. Within these ruins is the Lost Book of Power. This book is what will prove my authority and fix my families reputation. We must find it! I will not sleep until we have located it. Go my soldiers! Search! Find what is mine. Your King will reward you handsomely if you find it by tonight!

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