Erik's 100-word story for May 1, 2025

Erik wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 1, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

"Pick....your damn....hands up", I think to myself. How did I get here? Where did I go wrong? I'm trapped in this stranger's body, unable to control anything. I can't put my finger on how long I've been sitting here. I can't put my finger on anything because I can't fucking move. The boredom is the worst part. This body doesn't even sleep. What would happen if someone punched me? Would I feel it? I'm no bible thumper, but my thoughts almost entirely consist of prayer these days. Get me out of here, or just let the suffering end.

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