Lion

What would happen if you touch a lion — A short story

Photo by Mike van den Bos on Unsplash

I stared at the mighty creature before me, its mouth yawning open to reveal its large teeth. I gulped down the fear that built inside me as I reconsidered this dare. Could I really touch that lion and walk away unharmed? Probably not.

It was too late to turn back now. I would not be branded a coward for the rest of my life. Taking a deep…