Animal Protagonist

Write a short story where the main character is an animal.

Often animals are seen as secondary characters or simply part of the setting in stories. What if the roles were reversed and the animal holds center stage? Explore the world through their perspective, what sort of challenges and conflicts would they face compared to human characters? Do they communicate? Ponder on their mindset, purposes, and how their unique experiences shape their journey. This prompt challenges you to step out of the human, and delve into a completely different form of consciousness.