joeislove's 100-word story for August 23, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on August 23, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

Some people have a longing for the unicycle. Johnny had ridden one since he was seven years old. When he got his first dirt bike the extra wheel felt alien and strange. “Why use twice as many wheels as you need?” he’d ask as he rode by in his perpetual wheelie. Some say he’s showing off. For whom? I am unsure. It’s not like it’s ever gotten him a date. Not like they could ride with him if he did. Say what you want, but he saves a lot of money by never needing to buy a new front tire.

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