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Normally, individuals attempt to preserve that which they believe is valuable or may someday be useful. If not, then destroying an item, perception, or aspiration may be suitable. This is especially true if the item that no longer holds value is shattered by the revelation it's no longer feasible to hold on to. This week's ZAPFIC Monday challenge centers around the prompt "smash" and presented the opportunity to explore a concept or illusion lost. The ZAPFICMonday challenge was created by @felt.buzz and consists of a story told in 240 characters or less. If you're interested, visit the current challenge post: [#ZapFicMonday: ZapFic240! The "Original" ZapFic: Write a story using 240 characters OR less! Plus RESULTS from Last Week's ZapFic50 Contest!](https://peakd.com/hive-161155/@zapfic.club/zapficmonday-zapfic240-the-original-zapfic-write-a-story-using-240-characters-or-less-plus-results-from-last-weeks-zapfic-t0fr8p#@justclickindiva/re-zapficclub-t0h5be). **My story is below:**

![rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tv8hvCs9XJ6jvySDHoq8PqyG4YaAkLbtNT5rMVejff3KMvBDdAtpvqbHwZFE1k5MRdW.png) Coldness pervaded the crowded courtroom as prosecutors presented the case. Manuel scoured the jury box, shooting darts at each. Juror #4 glared back, eyes as cold as the lifeless body shown on exhibits. Shattered was his illusion of power. ![Pixabay-ArtsyBeeKids-court-5665992_640.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23yTmHCE2Nuzmz4nt8q4vjg2QtD8JkNJCEJu7HyLBiWX6J11NcFQ7Af24Ktx9DzsmofZi.jpg) ^{[Source](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/court-lawyer-evidence-jury-legal-5665992/)} ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png)

Normalmente, las personas intentan conservar aquello que consideran valioso o que algún día podría serles útil. Si no es así, puede ser conveniente destruir un objeto, una percepción o una aspiración. Esto es especialmente cierto si el objeto que ya no tiene valor se rompe al revelarse que ya no es viable conservarlo. El desafío ZAPFIC Monday de esta semana se centra en la palabra «romper» y ofrece la oportunidad de explorar un concepto o una ilusión perdidos. 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: ZapFic240! The "Original" ZapFic: Write a story using 240 characters OR less! Plus RESULTS from Last Week's ZapFic50 Contest!](https://peakd.com/hive-161155/@zapfic.club/zapficmonday-zapfic240-the-original-zapfic-write-a-story-using-240-characters-or-less-plus-results-from-last-weeks-zapfic-t0fr8p#@justclickindiva/re-zapficclub-t0h5be). **Mi historia está abajo:** ![rinreMr4T-dividerline-Resized.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23tv8hvCs9XJ6jvySDHoq8PqyG4YaAkLbtNT5rMVejff3KMvBDdAtpvqbHwZFE1k5MRdW.png) #### La mirada que destrozó su arrogancia El frío invadió la abarrotada sala del tribunal mientras los fiscales presentaban el caso. Manuel escudriñó el banco del jurado, lanzando miradas fulminantes a cada uno de ellos. El jurado n.º 4 le devolvió la mirada, con ojos tan fríos como el cuerpo sin vida que se mostraba en las pruebas. Su ilusión de poder se había hecho añicos. ![Pixabay-ArtsyBeeKids-court-5665992_640.jpg](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23yTmHCE2Nuzmz4nt8q4vjg2QtD8JkNJCEJu7HyLBiWX6J11NcFQ7Af24Ktx9DzsmofZi.jpg) ^{[Source](https://pixabay.com/illustrations/court-lawyer-evidence-jury-legal-5665992/)} ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png) I leave here the screenshot evidencing the 240-character limit for my story for ZAPFIC Monday (week of 8/4/25): ![image.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23t88af7E2nJrC5H1NvatfVQf6n7REiqCMkrBqwJ2egQYxL9yWirpRr81yQrdFT8gB6MV.png) ![FreeWriteDividerLine-MarianneWest.png](https://files.peakd.com/file/peakd-hive/justclickindiva/23ynsk5hF8WgxEK23S91EqNSGFnZiPhnB2eheU6gzx4jFWSuEVwrjbCKxyLXETkXuDtZg.png)

###### 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) - You have 3 days (until Thursday 23h59 GMT) to post a Zapfic (a story written in 240 characters or less) using the prompt given. - 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). - Dispones de 3 días (hasta el jueves a las 23h59 GMT) para publicar un Zapfic (una historia escrita en 240 caracteres o menos) utilizando el tema propuesto. - Intenta contar una historia completa si puedes. - La historia debe tener sólo 240 caracteres (espacios incluidos).

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