More Than One Way To Prove Masculinity | ZAPFIC MONDAY (2/2/26) | Prompt: accept (aceptar)

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This week's ZAPFIC Monday challenge centers around the prompt "accept" and presented the opportunity to explore the concept of agreeing to something. The next step is the expectation after one agrees. Both parties should understand what is expected of them. I share a flash fiction story along those lines.

The ZAPFICMonday challenge was created by @felt.buzz and consists of a story told in 240 characters or less. Quite a feat to accomplish. If you're interested, visit the current challenge post: #ZapFicMonday: 2nd February 2026, ZapFic240! The "Original" ZapFic: Write a story using 240 characters OR less!

My story is below:

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"If you accept this, go and become a man?" Chief Ranu proclaimed to his young warrior group.

Koda smiled. The net would be a tool to increase fish supply for the village.

The Chief frowned upon hearing Koda's plan.

"I'll not kill for glory."

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El desafío del lunes de ZAPFIC de esta semana se centra en la palabra «aceptar» y ofrece la oportunidad de explorar el concepto de estar de acuerdo con algo. El siguiente paso es la expectativa tras aceptar algo. Ambas partes deben comprender lo que se espera de ellas. Comparto una historia breve que sigue esa línea.

El reto ZAPFICMonday fue creado por @felt.buzz y consiste en una historia contada en 240 caracteres o menos. Si te interesa, visita el post del reto actual: #ZapFicMonday: 2nd February 2026, ZapFic240! The "Original" ZapFic: Write a story using 240 characters OR less!.

Mi historia está abajo:

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Más de una forma de demostrar la masculinidad

«Si aceptáis esto, id y convertíos en hombres», proclamó el jefe Ranu a su grupo de jóvenes guerreros.

Koda sonrió. La red sería una herramienta para aumentar el suministro de pescado para la aldea.

El jefe frunció el ceño al escuchar el plan de Koda.

«No mataré por la gloria».

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I leave here the screenshot evidencing the 240-character limit for my story for ZAPFIC Monday (2/2/26):

Aquí dejo la captura de pantalla que muestra el límite de 240 caracteres para mi historia para ZAPFIC Lunes (2/2/26):

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RULES:
  • Post to the Freewriters Community.

  • Use one or more of the tags: #zapfic; #zapficmonday; #zapfic240.

  • 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!) word counter.net and include a screenshot. This makes it easier for you and @felt.buzz!

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

  • 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.

  • Utiliza una o varias de las etiquetas #zapfic; #zapficmonday; #zapfic240

  • 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).

  • 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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English is my native language.
If translation included, I use DeepL to assist my readers.
Thanks for your patience and 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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A captivating micro-story with great essence.

Thanks for sharing your micro-story with us.

Excellent Wednesday.

Hi @rinconpoetico7. So happy to hear you liked my flash story. I always try to look at different angles when presenting a theme and explore the less traveled one. I appreciate your visit and lovely compliment. Take care and have a good rest of your week.

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Right on for Chief Ranu!

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