In the Cards  /  The Lion Within
The Lion Within
Strength

The Lion Within

by Kay Elem

Wave III  ·  Released June 8, 2025

Strength isn't always visible. As a talented athlete chases victory, pressure mounts at home and on the court, revealing how ambition, fear, and choices can quietly become dangerous.

Kay Elem

Kay Elem is a writer of tales that unsettle and linger, where fear, ambition, and anxiety collide. A mom whose mind never stops racing, she hopes her stories keep you thinking, questioning, and a little on edge long after you turn the last page.

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I was inspired by the Strength card and the question of what it truly means to be strong. Watching my kids in sports, I see the word everywhere. I wanted to write a story that makes readers question it.

  • When is "pushing someone" an act of care versus an act of harm?
  • Where's the line between giving up and being strong?