Start your story with a character being led somewhere by a stray cat.

Posted in Adventure on Feb 24, 2023

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“Big Wheel” by Luke Jones

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She was my father’s sister. He had once called her barely domesticated but outside of that I knew nothing at all. It was hardly a teary affair. Besides me there was the mortician wearily glancing at his watch as though no one would notice. “Goodbye Aunt Susie.” I rested my hand on the closed wooden coffin. There were several photos. Not one absent of a kitten or two. Even the flowers seemed quite lonely. I had only attended due to a legal summoning and I was the only one of my family who lived in the area. Any items of value were sold to c...

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“The Grim Feline” by Ashly Dyan

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For the last five days this stray cat had stared at me from the top of a fence post in the alleyway behind my house. The alley had very tall trees on the other side of the fence that blocked the view of the woods, on the opposite of my fence. This cat appeared out of nowhere and I have never seen a cat like him before. It didn't feel normal, nor did the cat appear like an ordinary everyday feline. He was larger than a house cat and his fur was almost jet black, minus the small patch of gray on his left ear and a small spot towards the end of...

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“Golden Teardrops” by Julie Pruitt

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[Infanticide]The woman squatted near the small brook as she washed the meagre clothes that belonged to her husband and herself. They both had two changes of garments. As she scrubbed the clothes with her scrubbing stone, tears flowed down her cheeks.For the second time in two years, she had lost a baby in childbirth. Or, that is what the midwife told her. The baby had been another girl. Qiao Hui never had a chance to see either baby. Where their bodies were taken, she was never told. She dared not ask. Her grieving had to be in secret.Her hu...

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“It was all Gravy” by Autumn Logan

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It was all Gravy The cat squeezed through the opening in the window which was just wide enough for his fluffy gray body to fit through. This was his usual nightly routine after he’d spent the day galivanting around the city, wandering from place to place searching for handouts. But this place was a sure bet. There was always a warm bowl of gourmet cat food waiting on the pristine countertop for him. Just as expected, the bowl sat in its usual spot. The scent of salmon called out to him. He glanced about the room looking for the old woman tha...

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“Curiosity almost killed the cat ” by M Ploupe

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Chapter I: “The cat’s out of the bag” “You can’t keep doing this to me” A serious atmosphere suddenly could be felt in the room. Both girls looked at each other and one of them mumbled “What happened? Why are you so upset?” “OMG what do you think?! You went missing FOR AN ENTIRE DAY, care to give an explanation for that? …….. For a MONTH now you’ve returned late at night and are gone very early in the morning, did you really expect me not to worry about it? I don’t know what is going on, but I need an explanation." ...

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“Nicks Adventure” by Shelby Kinnison

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For years Nick had been afraid of cats. He tried to hide it, honestly his fear embarrassed him. Somehow, though, people always managed to find out. And it bothered others that Nick was afraid of cats, they found it pathetic or assumed he was a bad person so cats didn't like him. The truth was that Nick had a very good reason to be afraid of cats, starting in December of 2011. The Holidays are a fun time for creative gifters, especially for people with the love language of gift giving. Nick is one of these people, and he had to find the per...

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“Emery” by Nicole Sipes

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Of course, a crooked little tail no longer than a forearm would catch the intrigue of a young and empty man. Simply because the weather was much too frigid for anyone, let alone a kitten that could fit in a palm. Much rather than admitting he would love to see the house warm and a little hectic again, the excuse of dropping temperatures could serve enough. The man, trying to be inconspicuous, knew that if anyone were around to see this he would be avoided, or mocked. But kittens were different, and this special one saw him with only the war...

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“The Nightmare Ride: A TNR Tale” by Rebecca Rodriguez

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There were at least a hundred of us. Tricked by a can of tuna and trapped in spring-loaded cages. Within hours we were loaded into a trailer pulled by a big white truck. When the door closed, a small light came on and despair set it. The truck fired up, the trailer lurched and Cindy, a lovely white cat from D Street, let out a yowl. Gravel, then pavement and we were off. I was sure I knew every cat in town but I was wrong. There were cats of every ilk from streets and courts and avenues that I had never heard of. And as we glided...

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“Up the River Styx Without a Paddle, by Way of a White Cat” by Ethan Zimmerman

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He showed up before sunup to escort me to the gas chamber. Who am I? I’m Carmine, Two-face Ciccone. Prisoner number 8318139. Scheduled date of execution tomorrow, June 1st, at midnight o one. Stay of execution status: denied. Current situation since Charon showed up: fucked. He only appears on your legitimate last day. He wouldn't show if you were awarded a stay, only if it was a for sure thing. It was like he knew. According to prison lore, Charon will be with me for less than 24 hours. He had done this sort of thing for God knows ho...

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“Astray” by Alberto P.

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Content warning: This story contains references to the death of a pet due to violence. “Feel free to run away”. Not the usual stray cat, are you?, I thought to myself. I could barely spot its black fur. The street lamp above my head was buzzing and humming, but the cat was sitting just outside the cone of light. “Or stay there”. He did just that. Always late, I thought as I turned impatiently in my seat. A time table was hanging right next to me. I kept looking at it for some reason, and it in turn stared right back at me, completely usele...

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“Green-Eyed Jack” by Carissa Cherrington

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The cat appeared with the storm. I had been lost and wandering through the forest for what had felt like three lifetimes but couldn’t have been more than an hour or two. Mother had ordered me out to pick berries for a pie she wanted to bake to impress the magistrate. She hoped to convince him to marry me, despite my protests. Conversation with the magistrate was drier than bones and I had never seen the man smile. I had marched off into the forest instead of collecting berries and in my state of indignatio...

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“The Black Cat ” by Yash Kaipa

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contains: drug abuse, and lots of violence It was my first night outside, kicked out by my mom, an addict, to cope with the loss of my dad. This was… a long time ago, 23 years ago, I think. I didn’t remember much before the drugs. I’m writing this in jail, after 6 months of entering. This night was the hardest. I wanted to go back home, so badly, but I knew the pain my mom would put me through if I went back. I tried to sleep, cold, and wearing nothing but a thin beat-up jacket I found on the street. It’s really hard to lay down, especial...

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“Not A Sign” by Kate Dubbs

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I don’t really believe in signs. I would say I’m a pretty skeptical person. This cat though. This cat, with those fluffy large black ears and a splash of white fur painted across his face, this cat made me wonder if signs existed. He stared at me as I locked up my brothers comic book shop, an annoying detour I had to take from my usual law office in downtown LA. I was already in a foul mood having to do this favor to help out, and in no mindset to indulge a stray cat stoically making eye contact with me from across the street.&...

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“I missed you, Kitty” by Noon Moon

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Harold walked out of the store with his bags, looking up at the sky as a soft breeze rustled his hair. It was a peaceful day, the kind that reminded him of his late wife. As he made his way to his car, a cute little kitten appeared out of nowhere and started meowing at his feet. Harold bent down and smiled at the kitten. "Well, hello there little one. What are you doing out here all alone?" The kitten looked up at Harold with big, curious eyes and then started rubbing against his leg. Harold chuckled and pulled out a piece of leftover chicke...

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“Two Lonely Strays” by Katie DeShane

Submitted to Contest #187

When I left the house this morning, I did not anticipate being led astray by a stray cat. If I had, perhaps I would have chosen more appropriate footwear. As it is, my suede pumps will never be the same, thanks to the river of blood I find myself standing in. I was enjoying an early morning wander through my local farmer’s market, inspecting produce and giggling at inappropriate tea towels, when I felt something warm brush up against my leg. It was a cat! An orange tabby, slightly mangy with no collar, was weaving its way between my legs, ...

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Start your story with a character being led somewhere by a stray cat.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 109 stories

“Big Wheel” by Luke Jones

“The Grim Feline” by Ashly Dyan

“Golden Teardrops” by Julie Pruitt

“It was all Gravy” by Autumn Logan

“Curiosity almost killed the cat ” by M Ploupe

“Nicks Adventure” by Shelby Kinnison

“Emery” by Nicole Sipes

“The Nightmare Ride: A TNR Tale” by Rebecca Rodriguez

“Up the River Styx Without a Paddle, by Way of a White Cat” by Ethan Zimmerman

“Astray” by Alberto P.

“Green-Eyed Jack” by Carissa Cherrington

“The Black Cat ” by Yash Kaipa

“Not A Sign” by Kate Dubbs

“I missed you, Kitty” by Noon Moon

“Two Lonely Strays” by Katie DeShane

🌟 Similar prompts

Write a story from the point of view of a big cat — whether that’s a lion, cheetah, etc., or just a chunky pet.

Write about a cat living in an ancient temple, like the Acropolis.

Set your story in a cat shelter.

Write about a human and a cat that come to some kind of mutual understanding.

Contest #187

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