The ZAPFIC 240-character challenge this event week brings us the prompt "shelter". My first thought was for the popular definition of the word as a place of safety from physical harm. But what about safety of the mind from mental harm or protection. This is the story that came to mind on this Monday's ZAPFIC.
As previously done, I leave here my wordcounter screenshot showing the exact word count for my microfiction story:
My story is below.
During Phil's nursing home visit, his sister, Gwen called to confirm the 50th Anniversary party.
Their dad only smiled.
An hour later, an hysterical Gwen called about their mom's fatal accident.
Devastated, he couldn't tell his dad. Not today.
If you'd like to participate, here is the official post: Happy #ZapFicMonday everyone! Write me a story using 240 characters or less.
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
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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)
Happy rest of the week everyone with whatever your endeavors.
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