I held the gift box into the air. I turned it around in my hands. I couldn't find any wires or hear anything ticking. It seemed safe.

I sat it down on the table and pulled the lid off. I held my breath and gritted my teeth.

Nothing happened.

I opened one eye; then the other. Everything seemed normal. I peered over the lip of the box and into the lightless inside. Finally, when I was brave enough, I reached inside the box.

SNAP!

"YEOW!!!"

I yanked out my hand. A bear trap was attached to it.

I screamed again.