SleepySyme's 100-word story for May 5, 2025

SleepySyme wrote the following micro-story on Hectalex on May 5, 2025. Each story on Hectalex is inspired by a daily visual prompt and must be exactly 100 words.

The boy stood gazing up at the brightly covered display. "Mum, mum, come and look at these! What are they?" His mother reached out, as if to steady herself against the display. "Those are chilies. Look at all the different colours and shapes." "Greens and reds and yellows! I love coming to the market with you and helping you shop. Thank you!" "And I love having you with me. Tell me what other fruits and vegetables you can see. Come on Winston" Her guide dog lifted his head, and shook his harness. It was time to go back to work.

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