This is my entry for @felt.buzz's writing contest.

Zapfic!

Initially a zappl based concept, the contest has outlived the app. I have never used the app, but I have participated in the contest. From what I understand the app required a 240 character limit. Therefore it is a short story contest that works within that constraint. For a waffler like me it is very tricky, this preamble serves as a spot of compensation for that. 😂

Check out the contest here.

@felt.buzz/zapfic-contest-tell-me-a-tale-in-240-characters-or-less-results-of-last-week-and-new-prompt-url6cvkr

I highly recommend his nanowrimo November madness novel too. I have linked the first chapter below. It is sensational.

@felt.buzz/the-many-torments-of-tiny-earl-temporary-title-part-one-my-first-freewritemadness--nanowrimo-post-tbxb3ofc

Here is my 240 offering.

A melancholic testament to Joy.

She had revolved almost two score round the sun, and had experience of both joys and sorrow. It's said you cannot know the former without experiencing the latter. Why does no-one ponder the reverse? A moment of happiness magnifying despair.