A Farewell of the Worst Kind | A ZapFic100 Story Based on 5 Minute Freewrite (Day 2017) | Prompt: not surprising (nada sorprendente) [Eng/Esp]

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Drabble: A 100 word story written using the word prompt "not surprising".

...The phrase that is the writing prompt for today "not surprising" is a common term I feel is used to relay one's doubts to another in a conversation. Similar to it's expected, an event could be foretold. This foresight may be based upon an even or a person's past history of either pleasant or unpleasant outcomes in any given situation. I share with you a micro story that is told in exactly 100 words based upon a format created by @felt.buzz.

For my theme, I was inspired by and utilized @mariannewest's Freewrite prompt: Day 2017: 5 Minute Freewrite: Monday - Prompt: not surprising
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Below is my story:

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Detective Simpson's last day. A brief meeting. No goodbyes.

"You know, they say you don't want anyone working on a case if it's his first or last day," Gregory blurted, knowing the consequences.

All looked puzzled, wondering what Simpson had been working on during the ten years in between.

"Simpson was on their radar. It's surprising he lasted this long." Gregory whispered to Patricia.

"Not surprising to me!" Patricia suspected higher ranking officers protected Simpson.

As successor, Gregory entered his new office.

Staring helplessly he sighed, dreading the number of homicides now labeled "cold cases" assigned to him that morning.

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Drabble: Una historia de 100 palabras escrita usando la palabra "nada sorprendente".

La frase que es el tema de escritura para hoy "no es sorprendente" es un término común que creo que se utiliza para transmitir las dudas de uno a otro en una conversación. Del mismo modo que se espera, un acontecimiento puede ser previsto. Esta previsión puede basarse en una historia pareja o pasada de una persona de resultados agradables o desagradables en una situación determinada. Comparto con vosotros un microrrelato que se cuenta en exactamente 100 palabras basado en un formato creado por @felt.buzz.

Para mi tema, me inspiré y utilicé la sugerencia de @mariannewest: Day 2017: 5 Minute Freewrite: Monday - Prompt: not surprising
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A continuación mi historia.

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La peor despedida

El último día del detective Simpson. Una breve reunión. Sin despedidas.

"Dicen que no conviene que nadie trabaje en un caso si es su primer o último día", soltó Gregory, sabiendo las consecuencias.

Todos se miraron perplejos, preguntándose en qué había estado trabajando Simpson durante los diez años intermedios.

"Simpson estaba en su radar. Es sorprendente que haya durado tanto". susurró Gregory a Patricia.

"¡A mí no me sorprende!" Patricia sospechaba que oficiales de mayor rango protegían a Simpson.

Como sucesor, Gregory entró en su nuevo despacho.

Con mirada impotente suspiró, temiendo la cantidad de homicidios ahora etiquetados como "casos sin resolver" que le habían asignado esa mañana.

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The screenshot at WORDCOUNTER.net evidences my use of exactly 100 words to create my ZapFic100.

La captura de pantalla en WORDCOUNTER.net evidencia mi uso de exactamente 100 palabras para crear mi ZapFic100.

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Good luck everyone with whatever your endeavors.

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d) All Community logos, banners, page dividers used with permission of Discord Channel admins.
e) Ladies of Hive banner used with permission of and in accordance with the admin's guidelines
f) Thumbnail Image created by me in Canva.
g) "Flames." What is Apophysis 2.09. https://flam3.com/

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English is my native language.
If translation included, I use DeepL to assist my readers.
Thanks for your patience an understanding
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El inglés es mi lengua materna.
Si se incluye traducción, utilizo DeepL para ayudar a mis lectores.
Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.

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Great story, creative, and beautifully written as always my friend. You have nailed the prompt "not surprising". Detective stories are truly interesting and I am always hooked.

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Hello. Thanks for your kind words. I appreciate it, your support, and am pleased you found my story interesting.

Take care and have a good rest of your week.

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