D.Buzz Halloween Special: Engage in the Zap Fiction Trick or Treat Story Contest

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A child's Halloween night adventure unfolds as they approach a stranger's house, uncertain about the "trick" or "treat" in store. With a mix of excitement and trepidation, they eagerly ring the doorbell, and to their delight, the friendly homeowner surprises them with a coveted full-sized candy bar, making this candy hunting expedition a memorable and satisfying Halloween treat.

It's time for our weekly Zap Fiction short story challenge. Grab those writing tools and get in the spooky spirit, because we have a Halloween-themed prompt for you!

Here's your promopt: Tell a story about trick-or-treating from the perspective of a child out getting candy on Halloween night. You walk up to a stranger's house – what "trick" or "treat" awaits you? Do they hand you a fancy new gadget or coveted full-sized candy bar? Or are you stuck with a boring apple? Share your tale of neighborhood candy hunting adventures!

While we suggested describing your candy collecting experience, feel free to take the concept in any direction you want. Use the idea of a child approaching a stranger's house as merely a jumping off point for whatever unique tale you envision.

For instance, you could explore things from the perspective of the child ringing the doorbell, as anticipated. What thoughts are running through their imaginative mind? Are they hoping for a full candy haul or dreading rotten fruit?

Or pivot the story down an eerie path – perhaps no one answers the door, and the child ventures inside the creepy house. Fiction is meant to be unpredictable!

The point is having fun with the prompt however it inspires you. Let your imagination run wild! If a darker twist on trick-or-treating intrigues you more this Halloween season, go for it.

Surprise us with plot twists and turns. Make the bold choice to deviate from the expected candy quest. It's your world – populate it with whatever excitement, spooks, or laughs you desire!

You have until next Thursday evening to post your zap fiction entry on DBuzz as a new buzz. Keep it within 280 characters. One talented writer will be selected as next Friday's beneficiary, earning 50% of the payout!

Shout out to last week's ghost tale winner @ifeherart! We loved your chilling ghost tale. Well spun! Remember, these challenges are for fun writing practice, so get creative!

Thank you, fellow buzzers, for making our little fiction corner so special. Now, let's see what spooky treats – or tricks – your imagination conjures up! Wishing you a safe and happy Halloween next week.

Don't eat too much candy in one night!

Last week's winner: @ifeherart

You can view their buzz here:
https://d.buzz/@ifeherart/czlcnv3czgdwpwz5lzg9zx

Objective of this game

This writing challenge will be no easy feat – the objective is to write a Zap Fiction short story of something that is truly the embodiment of what's proposed. This means you'll need to go above and beyond the ordinary, and push the boundaries of creativity to craft the perfect story.

Whether it's an epic tale of the future or a gripping narrative full of twists and turns, you'll need to think beyond the usual conventions and stretch your imagination to the limits. With a little bit of patience and a lot of determination, you're sure to come out with a truly impressive work of fiction representing what's being suggested. So, unleash your talents and let your creativity fly high in the Zap Fiction Challenge on DBuzz!

Rules and conditions of victory

You must publish the post on DBuzz (a Hive frontend where you can log in with your posting key or Hive Keychain). Adding a photo or image is optional.
Always do your best to make the post in the most attractive way possible, as creativity will be valued!
Tag that post with #dbuzzzap.
Leave your DBuzz link in a comment below.
Lastly, try to interact with at least two users who are also participating in this challenge. It's a great way to connect and make new friends too!
You have 6 days to upload and share your entry.

Awarding

If you are selected as the winner, you will be added to next week's challenge post as a 50% reward beneficiary! So whatever the author reward of that post, you will get half of that automatically sent to you.

REMEMBER

We don’t want you to miss out on the chance to win this fantastic prize, so make sure you complete all the requirements for entry into our contest! We'll double-check that all conditions have been met so that the best entry can be rewarded. Don't let all your hard work go to waste – make sure you fulfill all the criteria for your post to be accepted as a valid entry. Good luck!