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

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

Chuck laughed as Steve went from person to person, shaking hands and asking for votes. Chuck had called out “Mayor Wannabe,” and the rules were unbending. Steve had to interact with every person to satisfy the challenge. He didn’t like the look on Steve’s face when he finished. Chuck knew it was Steve’s turn to call a challenge. He began to think he had played his hand too soon. “The floor is lava,” said a grinning Steve. Chuck was in the air, clutching the handrail when he saw Steve step off the car and wave as the train pulled away.

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