joeislove's 100-word story for September 19, 2025

joeislove wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on September 19, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

The annual mannequin orgy was well under way. The holiday season had really taken its toll, and they had a lot of bottled-up stress. Can't blame them. People turn into total savages at this time of year, and every mannequin in the store is being bumped into, knocked over, even groped by people taking funny pictures posed with them. Teddy there went over face-first and knocked a chip right off the end of his nose, so he was really letting loose. This might be his last year. I just wish my custodial duties didn't involve cleaning up their mess later.

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