Matt Schreibman

The Tiger

The tiger.

It lurks.

Waiting.

A fawn approaches.

Eyes in the bushes.

The snap of twigs.

A startled glance.

Back to eating.

The slow approach.

The pounce.

Blood flows.

Death comes quickly.




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