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This microfiction for the prompt "hearing loss" reminded me of people who intentionally set out to deceive others, but only manage to hurt themselves. One may think it's clever the deception, until a real problem emerges. I share a story in the form of a ZAPFIC50 that is told in exactly 50 words. The challenge was created by @felt.buzz.
I based my 50-word story on @mariannewest's Freewrite prompt: 29 october 2024, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2540: hearing loss. If you'd like to join in from the daily prompts, visit @daily.prompt's Profile and view each day's freewrite prompt.
Below is my story.
"You need an ENT specialist, Willard," Lucille constantly badgered her husband.
Accompanying him, the doctor asked, "were you ever exposed to loud noises?"
A staunch protestor, he was ashamed to admit to Lucille and the doctor how he dodged military service.
Now thirty years later, his hearing loss actually materialized.
! [When Pretense Unintentionally Becomes Reality]
Esta microficción para el tema "pérdida de audición » me recordó a las personas que se proponen intencionadamente engañar a los demás, pero sólo consiguen hacerse daño a sí mismas. Uno puede pensar que es inteligente el engaño, hasta que surge un verdadero problema. Comparto una historia en forma de ZAPFIC50 que se cuenta en exactamente 50 palabras. El reto fue creado por @felt.buzz.
Basé mi historia de 50 palabras en la sugerencia Freewrite de @mariannewest: 29 octubre 2024, @mariannewest's Freewrite Writing Prompt Day 2540: hearing loss. Si quieres participar en las sugerencias diarias, visita el perfil de @daily.prompt y consulta la sugerencia de escritura libre de cada día.
A continuación mi historia.
Source...Cuando la pretensión se convierte involuntariamente en realidad
"Necesitas un otorrinolaringólogo, Willard ». Lucille acosaba constantemente a su marido.
Acompañándole, la doctora le preguntaba: «¿Has estado expuesto a ruidos fuertes?».
Acérrimo protestón, se avergonzaba de confesar a Lucille y al médico cómo había esquivado el servicio militar.
Ahora, treinta años después, su pérdida de audición se había materializado.
The screenshot at WORDCOUNTER.net evidences my use of exactly 50 words to create my ZapFic50.
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If translation included, I use DeepL to assist my readers.
Thanks for your patience an understanding.
