Cold Betrayal - ZAPFIC50 FRIDAY (3/13/26) | Prompt: permission (autorización)

in Freewriters17 days ago

ZapFic50Friday-TEMPLATE.png

Well, as this week's ZAPFIC50 Friday challenge prompt is "permission", I know that I don't need it to put forth my story. All I need is the willingness and ability to do so. This challenge by @felt-buzz that is told in exactly fifty (50) words presented the opportunity to explore the prompt in a setting where authorization is only free will to exercise. For me, the prompt means one has to ask someone else for the authority to act. I absolutely abhor this, unless it's a written requirement to do so. I share a flash fiction story along those lines.

My story is below:

rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png

Icy tears clung to Jennifer's cheeks as she peered from behind the tree.

Teeth chattered. Knees trembled. Hands tingled.

Friday, 8pm. Gregory promised to meet her for their elopement.

We're of age. No permission required. So where are you? she cried.

She glanced upward toward the gray sky and prayed.

pexels-hoai-nguy-n-2147784186-36436606.jpg
Source

FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png

Bueno, dado que el tema del reto ZAPFIC50 de este viernes es «permiso», sé que no lo necesito para contar mi historia. Lo único que necesito es la voluntad y la capacidad de hacerlo. Este reto de @felt-buzz, que debe desarrollarse en exactamente cincuenta (50) palabras, me ha brindado la oportunidad de explorar el tema en un contexto en el que la autorización no es más que el libre albedrío para actuar.

Para mí, el tema significa que uno tiene que pedirle a otra persona la autorización para actuar. Lo detesto por completo, a menos que sea un requisito por escrito hacerlo. Comparto una historia de microrrelato en esa línea.

A continuación mi historia.

rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png

Traición a sangre fría

Las lágrimas heladas se le quedaban pegadas a las mejillas a Jennifer mientras miraba desde detrás del árbol.

Le castañeteaban los dientes. Le temblaban las rodillas. Le hormigueaban las manos.

Viernes, 20:00 h. Gregory le había prometido que se reuniría con ella para fugarse juntos.

Somos mayores de edad. No necesitamos permiso. ¿Dónde estás?, gritó.

Levantó la vista hacia el cielo gris y rezó.

pexels-hoai-nguy-n-2147784186-36436606.jpg
Source

FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png

I leave here the screenshot evidencing the 50-word limit for my story for ZAPFIC50 Friday (3/14/26):

Aquí os dejo la captura de pantalla que muestra el límite de 50 palabras para mi relato del ZAPFIC50 Friday (14/3/26):

image.png

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

Friday 13th March 2026... It's ZapFic50Friday! Write a story in PRECISELY 50 words.

FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png

RULES:
  • Post to the Freewriters Community.

  • Use #freewritehouse, zapfic50friday, and #zapfic tags.

  • Place a link to your post in the comments to the official ZAPFIC50 Friday post.

  • 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)

  • Try to tell a complete story if you can!

  • The story should only exactly 50 words (including spaces)

NORMAS:
  • Postea en la comunidad de Freewriters.

  • Utiliza las etiquetas #freewritehouse, #zapfic50friday y #zapfic.

  • Pon un enlace a tu post en los comentarios del post oficial del Viernes de ZAPFIC50.

  • 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).

  • Intenta contar una historia completa si puedes.

  • La historia debe tener exactamente 50 palabras (espacios incluidos).

262866.png

Good luck everyone with whatever your endeavors.

Sowell-ChrisHewittpic.jpg

Justclickindiva-gif.gif

SUPPORTS THESE COMMUNITIES:


justclickindiva-butterfly.png

SOURCES:
a) JustClickindiva's Footer created in Canva utilizing its free background and images used with permission from discord admins.
b) Unless otherwise noted, all photos taken by me with my (i) Samsung Galaxy 10" Tablet, (ii) Samsung Phone, & (iii) FUJI FinePix S3380 - 14 Mega Pixels Digital Camera
c) Purple Butterfly part of purchased set of Spiritual Clip Art for my Personal Use
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/

262866.png

English is my native language.
If translation included, I use DeepL to assist my readers.
Thanks for your patience and understanding
.

El inglés es mi lengua materna.
Si se incluye traducción, utilizo DeepL para ayudar a mis lectores.
Gracias por su paciencia y comprensión.

262866.png

Sort:  

I'm going to need this young lady to go home at 8:05 before she freezes ... Gregory is either going to figure it out or not!

He probably already figured it out and is ashamed to tell her. Or perhaps she may have had an accident on the icy road trying to get to her. I'll give Greg a slight benefit of the doubt here. In any event, that young lady needs to go ahead and get back home before she becomes a statistic in the cold weather. Then sort out their relationship.

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

!BEER


Hey @justclickindiva, here is a little bit of BEER from @pixresteemer for you. Enjoy it!

Did you know that <a href='https://dcity.io/cityyou can use BEER at dCity game to buy cards to rule the world.