A Mother's Advice - ZAPFIC MONDAY (8/28/23) | Prompt: slippery (pendiente resbaladiza)

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When I consider today's prompt, "slippery", I'm inclined to lean toward the definition of an item what is wet or contains just enough moisture to perhaps cause damage to someone of something that comes in contact with it. However, the word can also pertain to a person's character or how he conducts his life. I share a flash fiction story that is in the form of a ZAPFIC Monday that is written in 240 characters or less."

My story is below:

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It was on a sunny day Archie remember. "Hot enough to fry an egg on the sidewalk," as his mother's one-liner said. So stay indoors. Solid advice.

But for his sister, Erin, she had none, only remarking, "she's headed down a slippery slope."

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Cuando considero el tema de hoy, "resbaladizo", me inclino por la definición de un objeto que está mojado o que contiene la humedad suficiente para causar daños a alguien o a algo que entra en contacto con él. Sin embargo, la palabra también puede referirse al carácter de una persona o a cómo lleva su vida. Comparto una historia de ficción flash en forma de ZAPFIC Monday escrita en 240 caracteres o menos".

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El consejo de una madre

Fue en un día soleado Archie recordar. "Suficientemente caluroso como para freír un huevo en la acera", como decía su madre. Así que quédate en casa. Un consejo sólido.

Pero para su hermana, Erin, no tenía ninguno, sólo comentó: "Se dirige por una pendiente resbaladiza".

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I leave here the screenshot evidencing the 240-character limit for my story for ZAPFIC Monday (8/28/23):

Dejo aquí la captura de pantalla que evidencia el límite de 240 caracteres de mi historia para el lunes de ZAPFIC (8/28/23):

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If you'd like to participate, here's the official post:
Si quieres participar, aquí tienes el post oficial:

It is the last Monday of August! Just enough time to squeeze in one more #ZapFicMonday ! Write me a story in 240 characters or less!

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RULES:
  • Post to the Freewriters Community.

  • Use #freewritehouse and #zapfic tags.

  • Please use a word/character counter (if you search for word counter on the internet or in your phone's app store you will get a big choice!) wordcounter.net and include a screenshot. This makes it easier for you and @feltbuzz!

  • Use the prompt provided as you see fit (use your imagination)

  • You have 3 days (until Thursday 23h59 GMT) to post a Zapfic (a story written in 240 characters or less) using the prompt given.

  • Try to tell a complete story if you can!

  • The story should only be 240 characters long (including spaces)

NORMAS:
  • Postear en la comunidad de Freewriters.

  • Usa las etiquetas #freewritehouse y #zapfic.

  • Por favor, utiliza un contador de palabras/caracteres (¡si buscas contador de palabras en internet o en la tienda de aplicaciones de tu teléfono tendrás una gran selección!) wordcounter.net e incluye una captura de pantalla. Así será más fácil para ti y para @feltbuzz.

  • Utiliza el texto como mejor te parezca (usa tu imaginación).

  • Dispones de 3 días (hasta el jueves a las 23h59 GMT) para publicar un Zapfic (una historia escrita en 240 caracteres o menos) utilizando el tema propuesto.

  • Intenta contar una historia completa si puedes.

  • La historia debe tener sólo 240 caracteres (espacios incluidos).

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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.
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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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Your flash fiction piece captures the essence of "slippery" beautifully, encompassing both the literal and metaphorical interpretations of the word. The vivid imagery of Archie's memory of a sunny day and his mother's advice contrasts sharply with Erin's journey down a metaphorical "slippery slope." Your use of contrasting scenarios emphasizes the dual nature of the word and showcases your ability to craft a meaningful story within the 240-character limit. The inclusion of translations in both English and Spanish adds a unique touch, making your post accessible to a wider audience. Your post serves as a great example of how a concise story can convey depth and thought-provoking ideas. Well done! @justclickindiva 📖🌊 #FlashFiction #CreativeWriting

Hello @deking01. What an awesome interpretation and analysis of my flash fiction. Yes, the word "slippery" can be applied in several directions to different situations. My intention with this prompt was to show that not all situations can be solved with one-liner advice. Sometimes life is more complicated.

What works for one child may not work for another. A different type of tactic has to be used to solve problems. It all depends upon the person and situation whether the advice is a perfect fit.

I try to accommodate my readers by providing a translation. Although the translator mises the mark sometimes, overall it accomplishes allowing my readers an insight into my writings.

It is extremely difficult to construct a concise idea and story in 240 characters. I have been practicing with this type of freewrite for over 3 years. I'm pleased it is now at a point where I feel comfortable telling the stories in this format.

Thanks so much for your visit and kind compliment. I appreciate that you liked my writing style. Thank you for the support. Much appreciated.

Take care and have a good rest of your week.

!ALIVE

We have really been captivated by your beautiful prompt as to resolve situations going beyond straightforward solutions.

You are absolutely right, tailoring advice to each individual and situation is very important.

Providing translation shows a good commitment to your readers even if your accuracy varies at times.

Wow! What a special skills you have gotten. Your ability to create a significant and engaging story within the limited space of 240 characters is indeed a special skill and 3 years of your journey shows in your mastery. I am glad you have found comfort in this format.

You are welcome. Thank you, and also Wishing you a blessed week.

I appreciate your lovely compliment and support of my content.

My mother always told me and my siblings that practice makes perfect. Although her one-liner was meant to encourage us in the art of chores if we couldn't do it right the first time. It didn't help with washing dishes manually, which was my assignment.

Wishing you a blessed rest of your week and into the weekend. Take care.

!ALIVE

Thank you so much for your kind words! Your mother's wisdom about practice resonates, even if it was about chores. Washing dishes manually can indeed be quite the challenge. 😄 Wishing you a wonderful week ahead and a relaxing weekend. Take care as well!

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You are an amazing fictional story writer.

Thank you so much @itwithsm for your lovely compliment. I appreciate it. You know, I try my best each time I start to write anything to ensure that it is worthy of publishing for my readers. I'm pleased you like my writing style in fiction. I love to write fiction stories.

Thanks for taking the time to stop by and read my works.

Take care and have a good rest of your week.

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This is an amazing short story and I love how you made use of the prompt.

Hello @jmis101. I'm pleased you stopped by and left your lovely compliment. I was hoping to apply the theme of the prompt to a different type setting. I'm glad it resulted in a nice simplistic flash story.

I'm thankful for your support as always. Take care.

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You are welcome.
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I never believed that a sun could be hot enough to fry a egg until I saw a real video
It was so amazing

Yep, the saying is true. And with the temperatures this summer in the U.S., it is an easy accomplishment.

Thanks for your visit. Take care.

Today's children don't ask their parents at all, after some time when they suffer, they realize that what our fathers were saying was right. I am big fan of your fiction stories.

Hello @djbravo. Yes, some children today don't ask for advice. They try to go their own way, often without direction. I'm pleased that you like my fiction writing. Thanks for the kind compliment. I appreciate it.

Take care and have a good rest of your week.

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