Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #391 by Keith Channing

~ John W. Howell

In Keith’s words. “Using this photo as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really; even just a caption for the photograph. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before Sunday evening UK time. If you post it on your own blog or site, a link to this page would be appreciated, but please do also mention it in a comment here. Thank you for taking part.”

The link to Keith’s post. https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2022/12/19/kreative-kue-391/

The photo.

The Pickup by John W. Howell © 2023

“Where are you?”

“Standing on the corner by this green pole on Wayfair street.”

“What’s the cross street.”

“All I see is one sign.”

“What does it say?”

“One way.”

“Yeah, that helps. Can you give me anything that would pinpoint your location?”

“I have a red purse.”

“I mean a landmark.”

“The First National Bank, you mean?”

“Okay, is the bank in front of you or behind you?”

“Behind me.”

“Ah, I think I see you.”

“Terrific.”

“But I must go around the block ’cause I can’t get over.”

“Oh, just take your time. No rush at all.”

“You are being sarcastic, right?”

“You sure pick up stuff quickly for an idiot.”

“Now, now. This could happen to anyone.”

“NOT TO SOMEONE WHO IS SUPPOSED TO BE THE GET-A-WAY DRIVER; IT DOESN’T.”

“Okay, be calm. I’ll be there in a minute.”

“I sure hope it’s before the cops do.”

“Don’t worry, they’re behind me.”

“Wonderful.”

 

51 thoughts on “Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #391 by Keith Channing”

  1. Bahahaha!

    This is why I never opted to be the getaway driver. Pulling the heist is infinitely more stressful but it sure beats the hell out of depending on your GPS when you’re pinched for time.

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  10. Some criminals give the rest of their profession a bad reputation. If you’re planning something on this scale, take some time to pull a solid plan together. Practice it. Why do we have to always remind criminals of this? Oh wait, they’re criminals…😃

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        2. Yes. 😦 So sad, though I know he was suffering greatly at the end so I’m glad that part is over. He was one of those that we might not have seen each other for years but once we got together, took up right where we left off. Thank you, my friend.

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  18. I’ve had this experience trying to pick up somebody at a busy airport. I try to be extra careful because it seems like the perfect recipe to get in an accident.

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