Category Prompt
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Familiar”
The familiar routine of morning coffee, followed by bedlam, is comforting even though it’s annoying. A touch of the two coffee icon on the touchscreen brings the coffee machine to life. The first sip quells the jackhammer-on-concrete noise in my head from caffeine withdrawal. The second sip is accompanied by the Westminster chime of the […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Direct”
Today I randomly opened Eternal Road – The Final Stop to page 143 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to the page. “Direct ” is the word closest to my finger. That is our prompt today. Direct by John W. Howell © 2026 “Okay, you men, listen up.” “Yes, sir.” “This next mission is going […]
Stream of Consciousness Saturday – Prompt – “Breeze”
The cup of coffee was delivered in a breeze. No funny messages, no pout, no workplace demands, just a double cup of coffee. The first sip brings calm to the Berlin Symphony Orchestra playing the Anvil Chorus in my brain from dangerously low caffeine levels. The second sip (wait for it) is accompanied by […]
Tuesday – Anything possible – Finger Point Prompt – “Responsible”
Today, I randomly opened Detour on the Eternal Road to page 63 and, with my eyes closed, pointed to the page. The word nearest my finger was “responsible.” That is our prompt today. Responsible by John W. Howell © 2026 “All right. Who do you think is responsible for this mess, Jackson?” “You think someone […]
Tuesday – Anything Possible – Finger Point Prompt- “Shines”
Today I randomly opened The Last Drive to page 181. With my eyes closed, I pointed to the page. The word closest to my finger is “Shines.” That is our prompt today. Shines by John W. Howell © 2026 “Look how the lowering sun shines on the water.” “I know. It makes the surface look […]
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 […]
