JKWriter's 100-word story for October 6, 2025

JKWriter wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on October 6, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

The old man stood...looking at all of the glorious books and their titles in the used book store. The stores speakers played soothing, soft jazz music and for a moment he felt the weight of the world leave his shoulders. "That's the magic of books," he thought to himself. "They will transport you to better times...better places...without even leaving your home." He ran his fingers across the spines, smiling as he decided which of them he would take home. Who knew how long these tomes would still be here in these uncertain times. He hoped forever, though.

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