Tuesday – Anything Possible – Kreative Kue #420 by Keith Channing

February 20, 2024 · by John W. Howell · in Prompt · 77 Comments

In Keith’s words.

Using this image (below) as inspiration, write a short story, flash fiction, scene, poem; anything, really. Either put your offering (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before the end of the week. 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.

Keith’s post link https://keithchanning.wordpress.com/2024/02/19/kreative-kue-420/

The Photo.

“My, don’t you two look cute.”

“Thank you, Miss Elmiria.”

“Where are you going so early in the morning? The sun isn’t even up.”

“We’ve been working on a school project.”

“Is that why your brother has a sting of shallots around his neck?”

“Yes, Ma’am.”

“You studying cooking?”

“Oh no, Ma’am. It is for English Class.”

“English class? What on Earth could shallots have to do with English class?”

“Well, we are reading Dracula by Bram Stroker—”

“Isn’t that book a little too old for you two?”

“Not at all, Ma’am. We both love it.”

“So why the shallots?”

“We have a report tomorrow, and we want to talk about how to ward off a Vampire.”

“Surely you must know shallots won’t do the trick.”

“We know. We thought we could pretend they are garlic.”

“Everyone’s going to see through that ruse.”

“Yeah, we thought so. Besides, these shallots stink.”

“I have a better idea.”

“Oh, good. We could use the help.”

“Whenever I meet a vampire, I show them this.”

“Eek, that’s a crucifix. Blind your eyes, brother.”

“Thought so. Now, you two run along. The sun will be coming up over those trees soon. Shallots indeed. I have always wondered why you were in night school.”

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

77 comments

Keith Edgar Channing · February 20, 2024 - 4:36 am ·

One of them certainly has a strange look on their face… Thanks, John.

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 6:49 am ·
  
  😁
  
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coldhandboyack · February 20, 2024 - 6:03 am ·

I love it, John.

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 6:55 am ·
  
  I’m so glad you did. Thank you, Craig. 😁
  
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Dale · February 20, 2024 - 6:10 am ·

Haha! A good try and they do look like vampire material!

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 6:55 am ·
  
  😁
  
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  1. Dale · February 20, 2024 - 6:56 am ·
    
    🤭
    
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Darlene · February 20, 2024 - 6:21 am ·

A cute story!!

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 6:59 am ·
  
  Thank you, Darlene.
  
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · February 20, 2024 - 6:24 am ·

Poor boys. They should be happy not beeing forced to wear garlic. Lol Well solved, John! xx Michael

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 7:00 am ·
  
  Thank you, Michael.
  
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  1. OIKOS™- Art, Books & more · February 20, 2024 - 7:17 am ·
    
    I would appreciate having only a small piece of your imagination, John. xx Michael
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 9:46 am ·
      
      That is very kind, Michael. Thank you.
      
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Charles Yallowitz · February 20, 2024 - 6:34 am ·

The kids do look oddly pale.

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 7:00 am ·
  
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lois · February 20, 2024 - 8:00 am ·

Polite little stinkers, aren’t they?

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 9:51 am ·
  
  Yes indeed.
  
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T. W. Dittmer · February 20, 2024 - 8:03 am ·

Great twist, John, that brings it all together. 😁

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 9:51 am ·
  
  Thank you, Tim. 😁
  
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Dan Antion · February 20, 2024 - 8:08 am ·

That’s one of your best ones, John. I love it.

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 9:52 am ·
  
  Thank you, Dan. Glad you liked it.
  
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Kymber Hawke · February 20, 2024 - 10:14 am ·

A great way to start my day, John! This was humorous and creative. I love it.

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 10:20 am ·
  
  Thanks, Kymber.
  
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Tails Around the Ranch · February 20, 2024 - 10:21 am ·

{Giggle} Thanks for the smile.

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 10:24 am ·
  
  I’m glad you liked it and thanks for telling me.
  
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petespringerauthor · February 20, 2024 - 10:39 am ·

I used to read a book to my 3rd and 4th graders called Bunnicula, where the family dog decides that he and the cat should wear garlic cloves to ward off the evil bunny. The mother puts him outside in the cold, thinking he’s lost his mind. It’s the same concept as your humorous creation.

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 4:59 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Pete.
  
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Mae Clair · February 20, 2024 - 10:47 am ·

Heeheehee. You are so clever, John! 😆

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 4:59 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Mae.
  
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D.L. Finn, Author · February 20, 2024 - 11:10 am ·

The shallots were a definite giveaway and night school 😉

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 5:00 pm ·
  
  I have to give some hints you know.
  
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  1. D.L. Finn, Author · February 20, 2024 - 6:02 pm ·
    
    You do that very well!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 7:37 pm ·
      
      😁
      
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quiall · February 20, 2024 - 12:28 pm ·

Ha ha ha! Biting commentary?

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1. Liz Gauffreau · February 20, 2024 - 3:14 pm ·
  
  Ha ha, nicely played pun!
  
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  1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 5:29 pm ·
    
    YUP
    
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2. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 5:26 pm ·
  
  Good one, Pam.
  
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3. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 5:26 pm ·
  
  Thank you, GP.
  
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GP · February 20, 2024 - 12:44 pm ·

Another twist, eh John? Good one too!

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Liz Gauffreau · February 20, 2024 - 3:13 pm ·

Ha ha, good one! It would appear that vampires live among us.

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 5:29 pm ·
  
  It would appear that way.
  
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Jennie · February 20, 2024 - 4:09 pm ·

Well done, John!

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 5:30 pm ·
  
  😁
  
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Cindy Georgakas · February 20, 2024 - 5:38 pm ·

I got a good chuckle out of this and Love the take, John❣️

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1. John W. Howell · February 20, 2024 - 7:36 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Cindy. Glad you liked it.
  
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  1. Cindy Georgakas · February 20, 2024 - 8:53 pm ·
    
    You’re so welcome, John! I sure did❣️
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 4:29 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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jilldennison · February 20, 2024 - 10:12 pm ·

🤣 Good one, John! Just to let you know, I have re-blogged your Fri-Yay post about Jimmie Sinatra for my good people post tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. WordPress no longer notifies the originator when a post is reblogged, so I wanted to let you know. Thank you!

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1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 7:09 am ·
  
  Since I follow you I will spot it. Thanks for the notification. 😁
  
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  1. jilldennison · February 21, 2024 - 2:08 pm ·
    
    True … 😊
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 3:57 pm ·
      
      😊
      
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Jacqui Murray · February 21, 2024 - 8:55 am ·

You always find a clever twist to events, John. Those old bowl cuts–who thought that was a good idea???

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circadianreflections · February 21, 2024 - 10:52 am ·

LOL! Great twist, John!!

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1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 3:08 pm ·
  
  Thank you, Deborah. 😊
  
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A Star on the Forehead · February 21, 2024 - 12:58 pm ·

Very clever!!

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1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 3:41 pm ·
  
  Thank you for the lovely comment
  
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markbierman · February 21, 2024 - 1:46 pm ·

Sheesh! Were they asleep during, “Vampire Survival Class?”

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1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 3:57 pm ·
  
  Sorta. Thanks, Mark.
  
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Author Jan Sikes · February 21, 2024 - 2:01 pm ·

Night school for vampires…Ha!! Love this, John.

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1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 3:57 pm ·
  
  Glad you liked it, Jan
  
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The Coastal Crone · February 21, 2024 - 3:03 pm ·

You got us on that one!

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1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 3:58 pm ·
  
  Hopefully. Thanks, Jo
  
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Y3 Story Chat #10: “9-1-1” by Dan Antion – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write · February 21, 2024 - 5:41 pm ·

[…] Fiction Favorites […]

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1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 9:04 pm ·
  
  Thanks for the listing
  
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Marsha · February 21, 2024 - 5:42 pm ·

Great dialogue, John! I love the ending. LOL “I have always wondered why you were in night school.” Too funny!

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1. John W. Howell · February 21, 2024 - 9:05 pm ·
  
  Thanks, Marsha. I’m glad you liked the story.
  
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  1. Marsha · February 22, 2024 - 10:53 am ·
    
    You’re welcome!
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 22, 2024 - 11:31 am ·
      
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Sorryless · February 22, 2024 - 8:21 am ·

I don’t dig kids or vampires, but when you put the two together? Hand me a crucifix, will you?

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1. John W. Howell · February 22, 2024 - 10:16 am ·
  
  There’s one in this VooDoo Ranger case.
  
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  1. Sorryless · February 22, 2024 - 10:44 am ·
    
    😂
    
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    1. John W. Howell · February 22, 2024 - 11:29 am ·
      
      😁
      
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Kreative Kue 421 – Keith Kreates! · February 26, 2024 - 3:09 am ·

[…] Vampire by John W. Howell © 2024 […]

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Y3 Story Chat Summary #10: “9-1-1” by Dan Antion – Marsha Ingrao – Always Write · March 1, 2024 - 10:00 am ·

[…] Fiction Favorites “I enjoyed the story, Dan. Both the pace and suspense were excellent. The details surrounding the why’s and wherefores of the whole incident are a little cloudy, but as you say, as a reader I can fill in my own details. I could feel the kid wanting to leave Winston to his fate but in spite of the kid’s need for money he decides to help. We find out in the end the kid probably try to help everyone. I liked the way you handled internal dialogue. Italics is the way to go here. All in all a good story but I did have a little trouble with the cop giving the kid the money not really knowing him. Would he risk getting fired trusting the word of a kid that the bag was empty? I think one line from the cop would have sealed the deal. “I knew your dad, Artie, and he was a good cop.” […]

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1. John W. Howell · March 1, 2024 - 4:23 pm ·
  
  Thanks for the ping back. 😊
  
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Kreative Kue 422 – Keith Kreates! · March 4, 2024 - 3:33 am ·

[…] Vampire by John W. Howell © 2024 […]

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1. John W. Howell · March 4, 2024 - 9:34 am ·
  
  Thanks.
  
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