Tuesday Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #114 by Keith Channing

January 9, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in Prompt · 69 Comments

In Keith’s words.

“Using this photo (below) 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 photo.

A link to Keith’s post: https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2024/01/08/kreative-kue-414/

Wake Up by John W. Howell © 2023

“Sir. Wake up. Open your eyes.”

“Huh. W-who are you?”

“Someone who saw you fall.”

“That light is so unusual.”

“You took a bad fall. Do you remember it?”

“The last thing I remember is looking out over the ocean.”

“Well that rock you were standing on let go.”

“I fell all the way to the water?”

“Not quite. You landed on this outcrop of stone.”

“Why can’t I see anything but the light?”

“Don’t worry. You will in a few moments.”

“How did you reach me here?”

“Truth? I had to jump here from where you fell.”

“So we both are stranded?”

“Not exactly stranded. We’ll be okay.”

“I’m beginning to see more the light is fading.”

“See I told you that would happen.”

“How far are we from the water?”

“Looks like about a thousand feet to me.”

“That cliff was two thousand feet above the water. That means I fell a thousand feet?”

“Your math is pretty good.”

“Wait. Why am I still alive after falling that far? I see you now and you are dressed like a hippy.”

“Some would say a shepherd.”

“What? Did you say shepherd?”

“I did.”

“So that fall . . .”

“Means you have no more worries. It’ time for us to leave.”

Tags: author, books, Circumstances of Childhood, Eternal Road - The final stop, fiction favorites, His Revenge, John W. Howell Author, Keith Channing, Kreative Kue, My GRL, Our Justice, The Contract with Gwen Plano, The Last Drive, Writing Prompt

69 comments

joylennick · January 9, 2024 - 4:13 am ·

Well handled and succinct tale in brief! Thank you! Cheers. x

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:10 am ·
  
  Thank you so much, Joy. So glad you liked it.
  
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Keith Edgar Channing · January 9, 2024 - 4:24 am ·

Good one, John. Thanks.

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:11 am ·
  
  Thank you, Keith.
  
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John Hric · January 9, 2024 - 5:17 am ·

A very brand new day…

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:11 am ·
  
  And life it seems.
  
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Jaye Marie and Anita Dawes · January 9, 2024 - 5:27 am ·

This beautiful image needed a story like that, John, absolutely lovely…

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:11 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jaye. 😁
  
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harmonykentonline · January 9, 2024 - 5:34 am ·

Nice one, John! 💕🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:12 am ·
  
  Thank you, Harmony. 🤗
  
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Charles Yallowitz · January 9, 2024 - 5:34 am ·

This is why scenic views from cliffs scare me.

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:12 am ·
  
  I can understand that for sure. 😊
  
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coldhandboyack · January 9, 2024 - 6:19 am ·

A holy hippie, why not?

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:15 am ·
  
  Yes, why not?
  
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GP · January 9, 2024 - 6:33 am ·

Look at all the pretty colors….

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:15 am ·
  
  Ha ha ha.
  
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srbottch · January 9, 2024 - 6:42 am ·

Well, John, Rod Serling would have loved this and it would have been fun to watch. But what a way to ‘go’.

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:16 am ·
  
  Of course, if you don’t remember might not be so bad. Thanks, Steve.
  
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Gwen M. Plano · January 9, 2024 - 7:27 am ·

How wonderful to meet the Shepherd! Well done, John. 😊

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 10:00 am ·
  
  Thank you, Gwen. Such meeting are great aren’t they? 😁
  
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Grant at Tame Your Book! · January 9, 2024 - 7:38 am ·

I can imagine his Cheshire cat grin and a final goodbye. “I’m outta here!”

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 10:01 am ·
  
  Yes indeed. Thanks, Grant.
  
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Mae Clair · January 9, 2024 - 7:49 am ·

What a wonderful story, John. That ending left me with a beautiful warm feeling!

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 10:45 am ·
  
  I’m so glad you had that feeling, Mae.
  
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circadianreflections · January 9, 2024 - 8:32 am ·

Nicely done, John! That’s a lovely cloud as well.

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 10:46 am ·
  
  Yes it is. Thank you, Deborah
  
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Liz Gauffreau · January 9, 2024 - 8:35 am ·

A lovely ending to be met by the Good Shepherd and not that other guy.

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 10:49 am ·
  
  Yes the other guy would have been a much nastier engagement. 😁
  
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T. W. Dittmer · January 9, 2024 - 9:14 am ·

That picture is really something, John. It is so entrancing to me that it kept me from going on to your post for quite a while. I think your story is a perfect fit for that picture. It sure seems like what someone would see in their heart after falling 1000 feet onto a rock ledge. ✨💥✌

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 10:50 am ·
  
  I think so too, Tim. Thanks. Glad you liked the photo and story.
  
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Debbie · January 9, 2024 - 9:29 am ·

Great story, John — I love a happy ending!

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 10:54 am ·
  
  Obviously I like a happy ending too. Thanks, Debby.
  
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Author Jan Sikes · January 9, 2024 - 9:30 am ·

What a gorgeous image! And the story fits it perfectly. Great response to the prompt, John.

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 2:12 pm ·
  
  Thank you so much, Jan
  
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rabirius · January 9, 2024 - 9:57 am ·

I really like the image.
Great abstract work!

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Bruce@WOTC · January 9, 2024 - 10:13 am ·

In a transitional moment like that, I myself believe it is way better to be greeted by a hippie and a bright light, John!

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 2:14 pm ·
  
  As opposed to a guy in a red suit.
  
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Dale · January 9, 2024 - 10:49 am ·

Hey! That photo is sort of like my rainbow cloud that I shared on WW last Wednesday!
And nice take on that prompt… methinks he is off to a better place, now.

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 2:15 pm ·
  
  Yes it was. He is off to a better place. Thanks, Dale.
  
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  1. Dale · January 9, 2024 - 2:17 pm ·
    
    🤗
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 3:13 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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D.L. Finn, Author · January 9, 2024 - 10:50 am ·

I like the twist and who he meets, John 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 2:16 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Denise. I’m glad.
  
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Mar · January 9, 2024 - 12:37 pm ·

I love this, John! Such a great take on the interesting photo.

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 3:15 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Mar. The photo is terrific for sure. Gad you liked the story.
  
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Kymber Hawke · January 9, 2024 - 1:06 pm ·

I love this story, John. You told it well.

I reckon he’s going to a better place. 🙂

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 3:14 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Kymber. Yes I think so.
  
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Dan Antion · January 9, 2024 - 6:06 pm ·

A Good Shepherd takes care of his flock. Very nicely done. John.

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1. John W. Howell · January 9, 2024 - 7:57 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Dan
  
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Be Careful what You Search For–1LinerWeds – No Facilities · January 9, 2024 - 11:34 pm ·

[…] John Howell commented on my post yesterday. He suggested that I probably had fun using my snowblower to move all the snow around. I wanted to reply “I love it when a plan comes together” and I wanted to attribute it to George Peppard’s character in The A-Team. The problem was, I didn’t remember the character’s nickname (it was Hannabal). So, I searched: […]

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2024 - 7:28 am ·
  
  Thanks for the link, Dan
  
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Jennie · January 10, 2024 - 6:24 am ·

Well done, John!

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2024 - 9:18 am ·
  
  Thank you, Jennie.
  
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  1. Jennie · January 11, 2024 - 7:28 pm ·
    
    You’re welcome, John.
    
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    1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2024 - 7:56 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Teagan Riordain Geneviene · January 10, 2024 - 10:05 am ·

The photo was unexpected for one of Keith’s prompts. I wondered where you would go with it. The hippie remark gave me a chuckle, John. Lovely work. Hugs.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2024 - 9:23 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Teagan. 🤗
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · January 10, 2024 - 11:54 am ·

Wow, nice weaving of the prose to the pic, John. Well done.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2024 - 9:23 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Monika. 😁
  
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D. Wallace Peach · January 10, 2024 - 3:31 pm ·

This has hints of the Last Drive in it, John. Sounds like a peaceful way to go. Great story.

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1. John W. Howell · January 10, 2024 - 9:19 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Diana
  
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Sorryless · January 10, 2024 - 9:28 pm ·

Looks like he’s going on a nice long vacation, and he won’t have to sweat the mailbox!

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1. John W. Howell · January 11, 2024 - 7:05 am ·
  
  That is for sure. 😁
  
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  1. Sorryless · January 12, 2024 - 2:05 pm ·
    
    G’luck!
    
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Baydreamer - Lauren Scott · January 12, 2024 - 11:13 am ·

I love this story, John, along with the image. Well done!

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1. John W. Howell · January 12, 2024 - 2:29 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Lauren.
  
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Kreative Kue 414 – Keith Kreates! · January 15, 2024 - 3:14 am ·

[…] Wake Up by John W. Howell © 2024 […]

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[…] Wake Up by John W. Howell © 2024 […]

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1. John W. Howell · January 15, 2024 - 3:30 pm ·
  
  Thank you for posting my story Keith.
  
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