AnElephantCant deny he loves street parties
With flags on strings and cool decorations
Lots of folk having fun
Dancing around in the sun
All joining happily in sublime celebrations
Once again it is Friday Fictioneer time.
Presented weekly by party animal Rochelle, these tasty appetisers are created by her glamorous guests and a gate-crashing Elephant.
The idea is to write a very short story, circa 100 words, based on this picture prompt (below).
That’s it.
copyright – DLovering
Celebration
The annual festival is in full swing.
The crowds gather as the dignitaries arrive and the speeches begin.
Cameras are everywhere, official and tourist, but he is unconcerned.
The late morning sun beats mercilessly, so he is unobtrusive in sunglasses and wide-brimmed hat.
Like most of the spectators he is sweating, but that is largely due to the partially-inflated pads under his clothing.
His shoes are of slightly different heights to disguise his walk.
His dart flies noiselessly towards the man at the microphone.
He vanishes up the narrow cobbled lane on his stolen moto before his target is dead.
Sound Bite Fiction 
Oh my…what a nasty guy, ruining two people’s fiesta in one fell swoop! Great job, loved how you kept my attention from beginning to end…I do so like thrillers.
LikeLike
He isn’t who he says he is, is he. I suspect he has set out to deceive. Or not. And he stole a moto. Tut tut!
LikeLike
Yes, that is quite naughty of him, for sure!
LikeLike
Nice descriptions, left this reader wondering.
LikeLike
So we’re not looking for a sweaty fat bloke with a limp! Wish I knew why the man with the microphone had to die 🙂
LikeLike
AnElephant loves to explain to the lovely lady all the background to this tale, but he has used his 100 words and Rochelle believes in biffing him with a big battered bruised banana if he overruns.
If you like answers to puzzles please see AnElephant’s new e-book which has lots of mysteries and an equal number of explanations!
LikeLike
poisonous darts .. how innovative…
LikeLike
Glad you like it, Bjorn.
AnElephant tries not to be too dull and predictable.
LikeLike
Thorough description of the disguise. No one would recognize this hired killer without it. This has of course been all planned ahead. That man at the mike had clever enemies. Good story and well done.
LikeLike
Thank you, Patricia, AnElephant is happy that you absorbed and enjoyed his little tale.
LikeLike
an assassin! Duck!
LikeLike
Ah, duck! An example of ‘fowl’ play!
LikeLike
The Elephant does the thriller genre very well in this story.
LikeLike
AnElephant very much appreciates your comment.
LikeLike
Dear Elephant,
Effective. Sharp descriptions had me there. Love the inflated pads under his clothing. Professional assassin, I presume? Definitely has a movie feel to it.
shalom,
Rochelle
LikeLike
Thank you, Rochelle, it does appear he is more than a disgruntled neighbour!
LikeLike
A proper thriller in a hundred words. Cleverly done 🙂
LikeLike
AnElephant blushes with pleasure at the fulsome praise.
Thank you.
LikeLike
Ah, why must someone always come along to spoil the party? Hope the dude at the mic at least deserved it!
LikeLike
It’s just a wee story, my dear Hala, please don’t fret!
LikeLike
Great build-up and execution (no pun originally intended). Sounds like he thought of everything to keep from being detected. This reminds me a bit of the movie Vantage Point.
LikeLike
Thank you, David, AnElephant very much appreciates your supportive comments.
(But not familiar with movie.)
LikeLike
Ya got me! Good thriller, Elephant. The poison dart is a lot better a weapon, too. Has that James Bond-ish feel to it. Way to go!
LikeLike
Thank you, sir.
AnElephant hopes you tell your local movie producer!
LikeLike
That ending snuck up on me, Mr Elephant. Great job.
LikeLike
Thank you, Ms Whitelaw, as kind as ever.
LikeLike
Well he’s smooth even if he is sweaty 😉
LikeLike
AnElephant has a trunk so he showers frequently!
LikeLike
Ahh, finally a death! And a sneaky one, too. Good job.
janet
LikeLike
Wednesday is a big disappointment if AnElephantCant bump off someone somewhere.
Glad you enjoyed.
LikeLike
Loved your introductory poem -cool rhyming:-)The story was fascinating-I specially loved the part where you describe how he merges into the crowd yet decides to leave red herrings through his disguise-loved the “dart” idea too-awesome:-)
LikeLike
Thank you, dear lady, AnElephant glows with pleasure!
LikeLike
🙂
LikeLike
You are late! But we’ll forgive you. A less than festive take on the prompt. but nevertheless effective.
LikeLike
AnElephant apologises, but he does not understand your comment, Sandra.
Late? Festive?
Glad you seemed to enjoy, regardless.
LikeLike
Reminds me of stuff like The Saint or Mission Impossible. (These are compliments, dear pachyderm)
LikeLike
AnElephant asks nicely, dear lady, if you can mention this to all the TV producers and/or directors you know.
LikeLike
And please check out AnElephant’s e-book, exciting and full of twists.
LikeLike
You are heavily into death, destruction, despair and disappearance lately!
LikeLike
Actually, dear fellow, not just lately!
LikeLike
Ah. That’s what you do, is it? I’m rather too much inclined towards tralalas and happily-ever-afters.
LikeLike