Wednesday 30 March 2011

Big

Ansel took a bite of lamb. He savoured the salty burst of juices and smiled at the crackle of delicate bones between his teeth – the sound reminded him of happy days playing in human camps, amongst wooden huts.

He took another bite. It was these simple moments he enjoyed the most.

The third, final, bite. Some of his brothers would be done in two, but Ansel always saved the best for last. He popped the lamb’s head into his mouth. Mmm, the crack of the skull; the delicious, spongy brain meat.

He let out a contented belch. The ground shook.
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13 comments:

  1. Larry Kollar30 March 2011 at 18:55

    Ah, Ansel could give my daughter some competition in a burping contest then!

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  2. R.S. Bohn30 March 2011 at 19:24

    He popped the lamb’s head into his mouth.

    You got me, and it was awesome. I've got great, gory, contented imagery in my head now.

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  3. John Xero30 March 2011 at 21:51

    Ha, his brothers are worse, FAR, they rush their food... ;)

    Thanks Rebecca, I wasn't sure if the title gave too much away. =)

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  4. Juliet Boyd1 April 2011 at 15:50

    Good story. Not sure if I should be reading at as a vegetarian though!

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  5. Anonymous2 April 2011 at 06:48

    I've got an image of a troll eating a tasty morsel, wishing he had more to eat. Great piece!

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  6. Steve Green2 April 2011 at 19:14

    Like Lara, images of a giant troll came to my mind too. You wouldn't want the catering bill for a party of these creatures would you?

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  7. AidanF3 April 2011 at 18:05

    Fun, I have a different take. Ansel reminds me of Ansel Adams and therefore has me thinking about mountains and earthquakes. Like the bit about the human camp.

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  8. Magaly Guerrero3 April 2011 at 22:26

    I've learned so much about Ansel from this bit. I know he is ginormous, her is patient, he dances (and eats) at the beat of his own drum... great way of showing through action. And the sensual details, wow! I think I tasted some brains, and I definitely saw that bone-filled smile.

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  9. John Xero3 April 2011 at 23:15

    Thank you for the comments! =)

    Lara, Steve, he certainly is a biggun! Chickens, of course, are bite-sized snacks, down in one! ;)

    Interesting association Aidan, I was just going for an Eastern European/ old world feel, but Ansel Adams' photography fits in a way, he has an amazing eye and a real feel for scale.

    Magaly, it's all about the tasty, tasty brains... ;)

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  10. Joz Varlo5 April 2011 at 07:42

    Great story! You painted a captivating (and deliciously gross) image of Ansel with an economy of words! Love it!

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  11. John Xero5 April 2011 at 10:35

    Thanks, Maria. =D

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  12. Harry10 April 2011 at 15:25

    Ha, Excellent! I've read a number of your 101s now. They're great and a cool idea! Will be back to read some longer pieces.

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  13. John Xero10 April 2011 at 16:15

    Thank you, Harry, and welcome. Glad you're enjoying them. =)

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