joeislove's 100-word story for September 7, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on September 7, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

I knew I would soon breathe my last. I could feel the poison worming its way into my gut, beginning to wreak havoc on my organs. And I knew there was no antidote. When she summoned me, I knew this was the likeliest outcome, but I came. I sat with her in her parlor. I sipped the offered tea. The bitter brew would grant me knowledge of the truth... in the moments before. I do not regret it. I had already ruined my life in my search; it has no worth. I only want to know. I need to know.

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