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 it (or a link to it) in a comment or email it to me at keithchanning@gmail.com before 6pm next Sunday (if you aren’t sure what the time is where I live, this link will tell you). 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 – pingbacks don’t often work.
Go on. You know you want to. Let your creativity and imagination soar. I shall display the entries, with links to your own blog or web site, next Monday.”
The Photo.
Headquarters by John W. Howell © 2018
“Okay, guys listen up. We have good intel that the enemy has begun moving supplies and personnel into our sector. Yes, what is it, Ames?”
“What kind of intel?”
“Our spotters have confirmed. Okay?”
“Yeah, okay. It’s just those damn spotters have misled us before.”
“That was only because of that corn that was dropped on the highway. May I continue?”
“You’re the boss.”
“So we need to make sure our troops know to enact Plan Red on my command. You all know about Plan Red, right?”
“Yes.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Right so commander.”
“Great then. By the way Ames.”
“Yes, sir.”
“Why are continuing to scratch your ear.”
“I’m not sure sir. It sure itches.”
“Let me have a look at that.”
“My God man you have been infected by the invaders.”
“What does that mean sir.”
“It means the enemy is now upon you. We need to hit you with Plan Red immediately or who knows what will happen.”
“Aren’t there side effects to Plan Red?”
“Oh, a few minor ones.”
“Like what?”
“Palm hair is handled. Tooth growth if ingested. Withered extremities if inhaled.”
“What about if sprayed?”
“No side effects.”
“Why not spray me then.”
“That is probably the safest way.”
“Do it.”
“We can’t.”
“What why not?”
“None of us have been trained.”
“Who is trained then.”
“Only the spotters as far as I know.”
“Tell them to get here quick.”
“Now that’s a problem.”
“Why is that a problem.”
“They are on a corn break right now.”
“Tell them the break is over.”
“Can’t do that.”
“Why not.”
“They are union.”
“So that means?”
“You might want to join the union, fast.”
