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Friday, 4 September 2009

Friday 55 Flash Fiction #88 The Hunter...




Hiding in the sparse brush, he watched through narrowed eyes.






His prey stopped and peered round nervously.

He was careful to stay downwind, he didn't want to spook the game.

Poised ready for the kill.

The moment was right.

The man's eyes were wide with horror...






as the hunting lion pounced, claiming him for dinner.



Friday 55 Flash Fiction is brought to you by G-man (Mr Knowitall). The idea is you write a story in exactly 55 words. If you want to take part pop over and let G-man know when you've posted your 55.

39 comments:

Anonymous said...

Excellent. That's an Elsa I wouldn't want to come around. Your endings are always the best have a great Friday. :)

Ron said...

oooooo...this was a GREAT one!!!!

You totally had me thinking one thing, but the ending suprised the heck out of me!

BRAVA!!!

You are sooooo clever, m'dear!

Have wonderful weekend!

X

Quilly said...

Yay! I am so glad the lion won!

Dianne said...

I'm with Quilly!
I always root for the animal
well done!!

buffalodick said...

We were just talking about how Mother Nature used to be in charge of weeding out the stupid and slow ones from the breeding pool...

Jessie said...

lol lol
very well done indeed!!

smiles,

James Goodman said...

oh yeah!!1 great 55, AK. I always enjoy your twists. :D

anthonynorth said...

That's quite a way to go. Excellent 55.

Dulçe ♥ said...

Lions... so dangerous so sweet and beautiful- like all cats
Love your post... one can feel it
Well done!
:)

Mona said...

Yikes! How terrifying!

secret agent woman said...

Somehow I knew there was going to be a lion at the end of this post. What a way to go.

Akelamalu said...

You're very kind, thanks Thom x

Cheers Ron, I'm so glad you enjoyed it. xx

Me too Quilly :)

We're of the same mind Dianne x

Quite Buff! LOL

Thanks Jesse and welcome. :)

Aw thankyou James you're very kind. :)

Cheers Anthony :)

And so clever those lions eh Dulce? ;)

Indeed Mona but that's nature!

At least it would be quick SAW ;)

A Lady's Life said...

What a great shot of the Lion chewing on his bone.
He seems to be enjoying it lol

Linda said...

Oh my goodness, I didn't see that one coming today! I thought it might have a humorous twist at the end rather than a meal for a lion!

aims said...

Well - blogger wouldn't let me comment on gold rush - so I'll say it here. Great idea! I have some old engagement rings - ahem - that I would like to part with. Over here there's a place in town that does it. I'm thinking of taking them in before we leave on holiday. It would make great pocket change! hehehehe

Good FF btw!

Connie T. said...

How do you do it? You always make great 55's.

cheshire wife said...

This is the stuff of nightmares! Hope that you are sleeping OK.

g-man said...

Hakunna matata?
Bwana makesha gambi, wonna tonna beebe, punda simba umgawa...
hahahahahhaa!!
Simba Umgawa....:-)

Maggie May said...

Ahhhhhh! Didn't expect that!
Good story!

Susan at Stony River said...

D'oh! Turnabout is fair play isn't it?

Have to say I love the pair of photos you chose for this one too!

Fandango said...

Sure they let lions eat people. That ain't fair.
Loved this 55

Cloudia said...

You did it to us again!
It never gets old - or predictable.
You remain the mistress of the "twist."

Aloha my dear Sistah

Comfort Spiral

Unknown said...

Scary 55 -- loved the picture progression...

nice job,
Sue

Akelamalu said...

Yes Leo is licking his lips Lady's Life! LOL

Haha so it fooled you Linda LOL

You might be better to sell those to a jewellers rather than for scrap gold Aims. The place I sent mine to requests that you remove any gemstones from the jewellery first. Glad you like the 55. :)

I don't know but thankyou Connie x

It would be a nightmare if it happened to me Cheshire Wife :0

Quite G-man LOL

Thanks Maggie :)

Ah yes turnabout is fair play Susan :)

Only Lions and Dragons are allowed to eat people Fandango :)

Aw thanks Cloudia, you're too kind. xx

Glad you liked it Susan D :)

Flowerpot said...

anohter goodie Ak! have a good weekend.

Akelamalu said...

Thanks, you too Flowerpot :)

Sandi McBride said...

OH MY! Now that was a vivid image lol! And well done, too!
Sandi

Maude Lynn said...

Yay for the lion!

Julia Phillips Smith said...

...eewwww....

Jo Beaufoix said...

Ewwwwwwww. Is it bad that I found that funny? Tee hee.

Spiky Zora Jones said...

How do you always get me...I'm thinking one thing and you do the other. The unexpected...

You are a fab bard.

fabulously written...

later swetie. :)

CJ said...

Wonderful surprise ending, like O'Henry.

Instead of the right to bear arms, I've always supported the right to arm bears.

My Flash 55 is HERE.

tony said...

'Lunch For One' !

Donnetta said...

Yum, yum, yum. Just makes my lips smack! Nothing better than a little bit of protein. Good one, "A." D

Casdok said...

Excellent - loved it!

Akelamalu said...

Thanks Sandi :)

LOL Yes Yay for the lion Mama Zen

Did it shock you Julia?

No that's not bad Jo ;)

Yikes in deed Trav :0

Ah the twist worked then Spiky! LOL

Instead of the right to bear arms, I've always supported the right to arm bears. - I like that CJ :)

LOL yes indeedy Tony :)

There's not much left on that bone is there Donnetta? LOL

Thanks Casdok :)

Anndi said...

Rawr she says... picking manflesh from her fangs :)

King of New York Hacks said...

LOL..That was great...Love a story like that !!

Akelamalu said...

Oooh Anndi you scared me! LOL

Hi King of New York Hacks and welcome, I'm glad you liked my story. :)