The DBuzz Zap Fiction Short Story Weekly Challenge: Week 9

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Greetings, zappers!

Welcome to Friday, dear buzzketeers! As we're sweating it out in the summer heat, it's hard not to wonder what life would be like if we could control the weather. What if we had the power to change the rain to sunshine or bring the snow into the depths of summer? That's where this week's Zap Fiction Challenge comes in - a riveting prompt that explores this fascinating "what if'' scenario.

"So, it's inside with our AC to weather the story. But what if... what if we could change that weather with a weather machine?" That is the question we're grappling with this week. The prompt invites us to imagine a small town where an unexpected weather event occurs - triggered by the malfunction of a weather machine that was meant to bring cooler temperatures and breezier days. Instead, it throws the town into an endless summer, where the heat never lets up, and the skies are perpetually bright.

But that's not all - the townsfolk soon discover that they're not alone in this predicament. The heat-wave has affected everything around them - from the crops in the local fields to the fish in the rivers and streams. What's more, the fault in the weather machine seems to be attracting strange visitors - unknown entities that the townsfolk cannot identify, but that seem to be drawn by the unusual weather phenomenon.

As Zap fiction writers, our task is to take this evocative prompt and turn it into a short... but full-fledged story, complete with characters, setting, and plot. What adventures will unfold in this enchanted town? Who will be the heroes or villains who lead us through this never-ending summer? Will the townsfolk find a way to reverse the malfunction of the weather machine and bring back the seasons? Or will they learn to live in this brave new world, adjusting to the strange creatures now drawn to their town?

Last week's Zap fiction challenge explored the world of supernatural mystery, with our prompt focusing on a detective trying to solve a case involving ghosts. The winner of last week's challenge was "@osomar357", whose twisting tale of apparitions and intrigue kept us on the edge of our seats the entire time. You can check out their story on the link below.

Remember, Zap fiction challenges aim to have fun. Explore your imagination and step outside of your comfort zone as a writer. Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things! We love seeing the creative ideas and fresh voices that emerge from our Zap community every week.

So let's get writing, dear Zapsters (*is that even a word??)! We can't wait to see what amazing tales you come up with for this fantastic prompt. Who knows what wonders might emerge from a land caught in an endless summer?

Cheers to you all, and happy writing!

Last week's winner: @osomar357

You can view their buzz here: https://d.buzz/@osomar357/9gdv2qlqao8oklc66xcrvw

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 lots 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 contest post as a 50% beneficiary! So whatever the paid-out reward of that post, you will get half of that 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!