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Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Typo”
The cofee (whoops. A typo) machine stands like a beacon in the post-apocalyptic world of my head during caffeine withdrawal. The steady flow of soothing elixir brings appetizer-like aromas that promise relief. The first sip stops the zombie moans in my brain. The second is accompanied by the combination of the Westminster Chimes of the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Wringer”
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The final stop to page 111. With eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger is “Wringer,” which is our prompt. Wringer © 2026 by John W. Howell “Nice to have you visit.” “I have really enjoyed myself. This hotel is the best.” “I […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Reason”
The only reason survival is possible is coffee. That golden elixir is the only self-medication that stops the spike-driving, rail-laying, metal-on-metal sound in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The aroma alerts my senses to be prepared for soothing peace. The first sip quells the noise. The second sip, as we are all too familiar, is […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Transport
Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 145 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to it. The word closest to my finger is “transport.” This is our prompt today. Transport by John W. Howell © 2026 “How are we going to get there?” “I have arranged a transport for us.” “I’m not sure […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – Motion
Touching the two coffee icons on the coffee maker’s touchscreen sets in motion the solution to the sitting-on-the-back-of-a-rocket annoyance in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The soothing elixir flows from the dual spout into the mug. The aroma begins the healing process. The first sip deadens the nerve endings to quell the rocket’s red […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Business”
Today I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 177. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page, and my finger fell closest to the word “business.” This is our prompt. Business by John W. Howell © 2026 “None of your business.” “But that is a beautiful catch.” “Yeah, I know, and […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Sleep”
After a lousy night’s sleep, there is nothing better than a big cup of joe. It is always appreciated when the machine is ready to go and delivers that steaming cure for the firetruck siren in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The first sip turns the siren off. As we know, the second sip […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Mess”
Today, I randomly opened Eternal Road – The Last Stop to page 99 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “mess.” That is our prompt. Mess By John W. Howell © 2026 “You are a mess.” “Gee, thanks.” “No, I mean you are literally a […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt “Starts with GL”
The glass touchscreen on the coffee machine is glowing with a soft light. A quick thump of the top brings up the icons. The best guess is the machine was caught sleeping, and, of course, we will never know. A touch of the two coffee button starts the flow of the life-giving elixir […]
Tuesday Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Attached”
Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 159 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to the page. My finger was closest to the word “attached.” This is our prompt today. Attached by John W. Howell © 2026 “Are you still here?” “Well, yes. I think we have unfinished business.” “As far as I’m […]
