Petting Zoos

In a post-pandemic world where fear and strict safety measures persist, Lily has spent ten years in isolation, battling skin hunger and societal restrictions. Her life begins to change when she receives an invitation to a clandestine petting zoo, a place where forbidden human contact offers a path to rediscovery. Blending themes of love, self-exploration, and the lingering effects of a global crisis, the story explores the complex balance between safety and human connection.