magisternihil's 100-word story for August 28, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on August 28, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“Where are you taking us?” asked LLoyd. He looked up and down the street. Bonnie grinned. “When have I let you down? Just wait, we’re almost there.” Suddenly, she stopped the car and hopped out without pause. Lloyd shrugged, slipped out, and followed her, looking at the corrugated metal sheeting and draped cloth, all grey and textured lifelessness. “Okay, put them on,” Bonnie said, her face filled with childlike wonder. He slipped the special glasses out of their case and slipped them on. Color exploded around him, alive and vibrant. Lloyd gasped. Bonnie took his hand. “See, I told you.”

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