Here in Kingsford we do whatever we can to stave off boredom.
Each citizen is encouraged to be as wacky as possible when renovating their houses or upgrading their cars. The more palm trees in your front garden the better we say.
We released the tiger into the town about two months ago and it’s been a godsend. Always got something to talk about when we see each other in the street.
‘Who’s been eaten today?’ ‘Is that the tiger?’ ‘Why aren’t you running?’
Yeah, I think without that tiger I don’t know what we’d do.
Keeps everyone fit too.
———————————————————-
Another Friday Fictioneers story with prompt supplied by Rochelle Wisoff-Fields.
————————————————————————————-
My ebook, available at Amazon.
Sean Fallon 
44 replies on “Friday Fictioneers: The Kingsford Tiger”
Dear Sean,
Some people will do anything to alleviate boredom. Sounds like a fun little community.
Shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLike
Thanks Rochelle, got the idea when I was visiting my in-laws in a small country town in Australia. I had a dream that there was a tiger roaming the streets and for some reason your picture prompt brought it back to me. Thanks 🙂
LikeLiked by 2 people
You know my thoughts on that, Sean. It’s what you see. Great job.
LikeLike
Wonderfully bizarre.
But AnElephantCant go out if there are tigers ……
LikeLike
Yeah best to stay indoors when the tiger is out on the prowl
LikeLike
I loved the cheerfully callous manner of the narrator. Perfect for the story. And the story is … well… wacky! 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks very much 🙂
LikeLike
Fantastic idea for a story. I love the things that the townsfolk now talk about.
Claire
LikeLike
Thanks 🙂
LikeLike
When I read this story, literally the *first* thing I thought of was the Tantanoola Tiger – is this the small country town to which you refer?
Anyway really fun tale. Nicely done.
KT
LikeLike
I looked it up on wiki and that is awesome. I didnt base it on that story but that had inspired me for something to write in the future. Cheers 🙂
LikeLiked by 1 person
Dear Sean,
The United States needs a tiger to be set loose in every town….
This was a stellar tale with a lesson few will ever learn. Well done.
Aloha,
Doug
LikeLike
It definitely would make things more interesting 🙂
LikeLike
ha ha ha, great read 🙂
LikeLike
Cheers 🙂
LikeLike
What a great story, really enjoyed reading it.
LikeLike
Awesome, thanks a lot 🙂
LikeLike
That would be some conversation I think.. wonder what the neighbors will be doing to top the tiger.. (wonder if it escaped from the tank of that Edsel)
LikeLike
I think once they start trying to top a tiger, it’s time to move house
LikeLike
I’m giving Kingsford a miss this year. Why? I hear you ask.
LikeLiked by 1 person
They are known for their artisanal cheeses…and high tiger-related body count
LikeLike
Beware the unwary tourist! Fun little tale.
LikeLike
Yeah, probably best to just drive straight Kingsford I think
LikeLike
Haha that’s so funny. Better keep up with the Joneses and get me a lion!
LikeLike
Actually I think the hierarchy is lions then tigers then bears ( oh my)
LikeLike
Funny, funny story! What? Something’s behind me?
LikeLike
Stop asking questions and run!
LikeLike
This makes me laugh, although I’ve had recurring dreams about being stalked by tigers. I’d stay fit, but also carry a gun around with me, I think.
LikeLike
Good idea…or move house
LikeLike
Crazy! Love it! Maybe you might want to join in on another writing challenge as well! It is Mondays Finish the Story! Please check it out! It is a fun challenge! ^..^
LikeLike
Awesome, I’ve been looking for another writing challenge, thank 🙂
LikeLike
Here is the link to this week’s challenge:
Maybe the photo and opening line will inspire you! 🙂
LikeLike
Thanks, I’ll have a look at it today
LikeLiked by 1 person
Instead of going to the gym, just holler, “Here, kitty-kitty-kitty!” Works every time. 😉
LikeLike
I like it, reminds me of a joke. Two guys in the jungle see a tiger that starts running at them. They run away and one guy says to the other, ‘Do you think you can outrun it?’ and the other guy says, ‘Doesn’t matter, I only need to outrun you’
LikeLike
Ahhh, the buddy system! When the predator attacks, throw him your buddy.
Thanks for a wonderful, out loud, scare the cats, bubbly laugh!
L~
LikeLiked by 1 person
That’s what I’m here for
LikeLike
Living in small country towns in Australia does strange things to people. Have you seen the 1970s movie ‘Wake in Fright’? I’m reminded of it. Very funny story.
LikeLike
Yeah terrifying movie, glad you enjoyed the story 😃
LikeLike
what a wonderfully surreal twist on the prompt! Loved it!
LikeLike
Awesome! Thanks for your comment
LikeLike
I love this town and I want to live there, Nicely done
LikeLiked by 1 person
Awesome, make sure you pack your sneakers and possibly a rifle
LikeLiked by 1 person
[…] Big Batman Read, posting my Audienceseverywhere work, try and get back into 100 Word Novel, do some Friday Fictioneers, do some writing challenges, and write about writing; offering advice and asking for help. Just […]
LikeLike