magisternihil's 100-word story for September 4, 2025

magisternihil wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on September 4, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

“That one? Oh, that one’s funny. Have you ever seen a man get hit square in the face by a pop fly?” Reg pulled the ball from the shelf, showing dark stains. “I’m at a game, and there’s a guy and his kid. The guy is ignoring the kid, then gets up and says they have to go. I’m just annoyed he’s blocking the view and then I look up and see the ball coming. The guy doesn’t until it’s too late.” Reg mimicked the ball slamming into his nose, making blood spatter motions with his fingers. “Best game ever!”

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