The IF Challenge – A Prompt by A Frank Angle

~ John W. Howell

If Challenge

 

Ever think about how many times we use the word “If” in a day? Although some more than others, we use “if” in a variety of ways. Well, it took an exchange with Marc (@Sorryless) initiate this idea – the If Challenge.

The Basics

  1. Write a post featuring If as the theme.
  2. Publish the post after I post mine.
  3. Link to my If Challenge post (NOT this page).

The Details

  • An If post can be in any form: a short story, a poem, an artistic impression, a commentary, and more. You choose the format.
  • At the end of your post, mention the If Challenge and encourage your readers to read more If Challenge posts that will be linked in the comments on my post. NOTE: Link to my post, NOT this page.
  • If you choose, you may display the If Challenge badge.
  • I will probably post my If post on Tuesday 6 February 2018 at 9:00 PM (Eastern US).

Here is my response to the challenge.

If by John W. Howell © 2018

“If I tell you a secret, can you keep it?”
“If I tell you I can, will you believe me?”
“If I tell you I believe you, will you believe me?”
“If I tell you I believe you, will you believe me?”

“If I tell you ‘yes,’ will you believe me?”

“If I say ‘yes,’ will you tell me the secret?”
“If I say ‘yes,’ will you believe me?”
“If you say ‘yes,’ I will believe you.”
“If you say ‘yes,’ I will tell you the secret.”
“If I say ‘yes,’ you will tell me the secret?”
“Yes.”
“Yes.”

If you would like to read other contributions go to:

https://afrankangle.wordpress.com/2018/02/06/on-if/

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Published by John W. Howell

I have been working in business for over forty years and now have the time to work in special areas of interest. My passion has always been to create compelling stories of fiction. I have authored six novels and am working on my Seventh. The first novel is still in manuscript form and being utilized as a door stop in the laundry room. The second is a contemporary fiction novel of 89,000 words and is complete and I am currently seeking a publisher. I also write poetry but have not had the guts to share any with anyone. The one time I read a piece to a person their only comment was, “it doesn’t rhyme.” I will continue to write and hopefully my blog, Fiction Favorites at www.johnwhowell.com will provide some entertainment and an interesting thought or two. I live in the Austin area with my wife Molly and an assortment of loving pets.

63 thoughts on “The IF Challenge – A Prompt by A Frank Angle”

  1. At least as I start my response, I’m the first to comment … woo hoo .. probably a first for me here!

    I like the style because it emphasizes IF. ,,, and it reminds me of the number of people who can’t keep a secret. I can’t stand it when someone starts a sentence with, “Don’t tell ___ I told you, but …” …. I can’t them off with, “Then don’t tell me!”

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  4. One of my Favorite songs::(No doubt written for our laptops!!!) 🙂

    ‘IF’

    If they made me a king I’d be but a slave to you
    If I had everything I’d still be a slave to you
    If I ruled the night, stars and moon so bright
    Still I’d turn for light to you

    If the world to me bowed yet humbly I’d flee to you
    If my friends were a crowd I’d turn in my need to you
    If I ruled the earth what would life be worth
    If I hadn’t the right to you

    If I ruled the night, stars and moon so bright
    Still I’d turn for light to you

    If the world to me bowed yet humbly I’d flee to you
    If my friends were a crowd I’d turn in my need to you
    If I ruled the earth what would life be worth
    If I hadn’t the right to you

    (Sung by ‘Ole Blue Eyes’ and many others – even, me, while driving, writing or taking a shower!)

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  7. Ahhh … soo many questions for us to ponder when we think of the tiny little word ‘If’.
    I enjoyed where you took the challenge, John. A bit of an unusual challenge considering the word.
    Hope you enjoy my interpretation.

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    1. LOL. “So Teagan If I say you can have a bigger work space will you stop throwing hand grenades at the staff?” “Will you believe me if I say yes?” “Will you believe me if I tell you I believe you?”

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