Tiger Alcon Short Story

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When the wind howls it’s hardest, and the rain is so heavy that simply walking a few step is treacherous, some say that you can still hear the shouts of fear from a man. This man’s name was Taylor “Tiger” Alcon. Most people, however, only knew him as Tiger.His body was never found, nor was his car. Only pictures can show faint images of Tiger. They show his body mutilated and destroyed by many cuts. Today is one of those days, and I am here to tell you the story of how Tiger got his stripes.

The day started as any other, except for the rain. The rain poured in an endless sheet, forcing the rivers around the town to rise and threaten to attack the houses that surrounded them. The bar where Tiger frequented was bustling with folk from around town. This place drew crowds you wouldn’t see anywhere else. Groups of people you would never see conversing sat together, chatting as if they were old friends. The place smelled of alcohol and lost dreams. A scent that Tiger was familiar with. When Tiger walked into the building he was greeted by the woman behind the counter. She had long blonde hair and her ear was pierced to infinity. The people called her Buffalo. …show more content…

The place he sat was dark and lonely. Just as Tiger preferred. He sat, watching the other patrons play pool or shout about the game currently playing on the T.V. His eyes wandered aimlessly, until they focused on the woman at the counter. A strange man stood there, an outsider. The man gave Buffalo a few dollar bills and walked away, no drink in his hand. Tiger of course thought this was weird but said nothing, deciding it was not for him to