Choices When All Else Fails - ZAPFIC MONDAY | (10/9/23) | Prompt: other (otros)

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For the ZAPFIC Monday challenge this week, the prompt "other" presented the opportunity to explore choices one has to make in his life. When contemplating one choice for another, numerous considerations should be taken into account. What effects do one have other the other? It's the value in the choice that sometimes determine the outcome of our lives. I share a story in the format of a ZAPFICMonday, written in 240 characters or less. The format was created by @felt.buzz.

My story is below:

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The crowd stared as Doug jumbled his words. Immediately, a loud thump. His head hit the drum.

Doctor's warning, "his life. His choice. If drugs don't kill him, liver damage will. Quick and painless or slow and painful."

Rehab or die. Choices.

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! [Choices When All Else Fails Spanish Translation]

Para el desafío del lunes de ZAPFIC de esta semana, el tema "otro" ofrecía la oportunidad de explorar las elecciones que uno tiene que hacer en su vida. Al contemplar una elección por otra, hay que tener en cuenta numerosas consideraciones. ¿Qué efectos tiene una sobre la otra? Es el valor en la elección lo que a veces determina el resultado de nuestras vidas. Comparto una historia en el formato de un ZAPFICMonday, escrita en 240 caracteres o menos. El formato fue creado por @felt.buzz.

Mi historia está abajo:

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Opciones cuando todo lo demás falla

La multitud se quedó mirando mientras Doug balbuceaba sus palabras. Inmediatamente, un fuerte golpe. Su cabeza golpeó el tambor.

La advertencia del médico: "Su vida. Su elección. Si las drogas no lo matan, el daño hepático lo hará. Rápido e indoloro o lento y doloroso".

Rehabilitación o morir. Elecciones.

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I leave here the screenshot evidencing the 240-character limit for my story for ZAPFIC Monday (10/9/23):

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

MONDAY: it's my favourite day of the week! Because it's time for #ZapFicMonday! Tell 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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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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The intoxicating effect of drugs makes it hard to give up, hence the addiction. Better not to go down that road than struggle to come out of it! I hope Doug wakes up to turn a new leaf.

A touching micro story! Thank you for sharing. Take care and have a wonderful day. !PIMP 💕


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I hope so too @kemmyb. Addictions, no matter the source, can be debilitating. Seeking help is an option that many do not choose for various reasons. The first step is to recognize a problem exists. Usually dire circumstances are close when one realizes that it may be too late to correct the problem. Some overlook it and continue, while others struggle with the decision to seek help.

I appreciate your visit and kind compliment for my story. Take care.
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Oh no that's bad.

That's an unfavorable choice.

I hope he will be fine.

I hope so too @jmis101. People often indulge in vices and are unwilling or unable to quit or seek help for their addictions. It is a societal problem as much as a personal one. Even faced with dire consequences, some people still continue down a devastating path.

I appreciate your visit and support. Have a good rest of your week. Take care.
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That's true.

You are welcome ma'am.
I am glad I stopped by.

Having a liver problem can really cause distress and problems for you.

Yes, it can @itwithsm. You have to take care of your body both physically and mentally. Else it will fail you. What you put into it is important.

Thanks so much for your visit and support. I appreciate it. Take care.

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You are welcome ☺️

Let them just take him to the rehab so they could save his life from death, lol

Yes, the rehab facility would be the best choice to make in this situation dealing with drugs and alcohol. However, some people refuse treatment. I appreciate your visit.

Take care.

Such a hard choice to make, liver damage is terrible and also use of drugs won't help. Oh what's he going to do

I hope @beckyroyal that he chooses to get help in the rehabilitation facility. If not, either one of those addictions will end up killing him or leaving him with a lower quality of life in the future. I appreciate your visit and support.

Take care.
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