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

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“From Feral to Tame” by Heather Winslow

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I watch my human as the giant machine comes to a halt. Jesus Christ, is this over yet? I hate car rides and my belly feels like it was spliced open. My sense of being must have escaped through my stomach because I feel fucking weird. My human lifts open the giant machine door. I look through the silver bars and smell the scent of hay, manure, honeysuckles, and the other familiar smells I have grown accustomed to in the past year. I am home! My human pinches the buttons on the outside of what appears to be a giant bathroom box cage (At leas...

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“I Am No King” by 𝔊𝔲𝔞𝔡𝔞𝔩𝔲𝔭𝔢 𝔗𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔞𝔯

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In the dim gray before dawn, I and mine are kept awake and restless by the bustle and hurry of workmen all around us. They shout to each other, grunting and groaning as they strain against ropes like horses. The skeleton of the great tent is rising at their hands. Small stars of lantern lights bob. Dogs run about barking, some stopping to bark directly at me and mine. I snarl and charge the bars, but the creatures know I am confined, and stand yapping just beyond my reach. Light is spreading in the sky. The sun will soon rise. As darkne...

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“Granny Reyna is Dying ” by Dana Hammer

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The quality of service has decreased dramatically, ever since Granny Reyna moved into the guest room. Laurice used to wake up early in the morning to fix me my breakfast. This feeding would be followed by petting time on the table, me sprawling leisurely near her laptop, inhaling the rich, bitter scent of her coffee, as she stroked my fur worshipfully. It’s true that she was often distracted by the laptop, and I was forced to redirect her, but overall, she was a faithful servant. Now our mornings are a clusterfuck of groggy stumbling and m...

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“Lennard and Leopold” by Kelly Sibley

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“Oh, my goodness, golly gosh, it hurts so bad!” “Well, Lennard, you shouldn’t have overindulged now, should you!” An ominous creaking sound bled from the branch upon which Lennard lay rubbing his overly round and stretched stomach. “I know. I know.” Lennard commented lazily over the top of his stomach gurgles. “But there were so many flavours, and they were all so beautifully displayed, I couldn’t say no.” Leopold moved out from beneath the direct plummeting direction of Lennard’s branch and found that laying on a higher and thicker ...

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“Vengeance Served Cold” by Timothy Rennels

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VENGEANCE SERVED COLD " Am I not Bar-Tigar, lord of all lands I roam?" He looked down at the pulsing red jets that spurted from the throat of the boar. " I honor you by taking your flesh and freeing your spirit, continuing the circle." He lapped at his still twitching prey, curved hooks pointing towards his throat, called papillae, coated his tongue, ripping off layers of hide and flesh with each pass. The tender pork exposed was a delicacy he could not resist. Holding its body do...

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“The Upright Cub” by Michele Hinton

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The Upright CubBy Michele L. HintonHigh on a ridge of the Smoky Mountains lounged a mated pair of cougars relaxing after satisfying their appetites on a deer. Myr, the female, Ska, the male, as roughly translated in cougar speak, licked their claws.“How was your meal, Ska?”“Delicious! That deer was just right. Very tender. You made an excellent choice from your hunt.” Ska leaned closer to her and gave her lick on the mouth.“What was that for?”“There was a small piece of meat left on your whiskers you missed. Waste not want not, my mother alw...

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“The ruler of the home” by Maizie Bymers

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Hello. I am Mr. Wibbles, a name given to me by my 6 year old pet named Susan. If you were to see me I bet you would understand why I am the king of this home. I have short ginger and white fur that shines in the sun, (my favorite place to sleep), and my eyes are the color of amber. Most of the day I am alone waiting for my human, Elizabeth to come home as they say it, "Noon". I spend a lot of my time eating, sleeping, eating a bit more food, taking another nap, attacking the mouse that never leaves my house, (DARN YOU BARTHOLOMEW, THE MOUSE)...

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“Good Cheese” by Anonymous .

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Hi, my name is Cheese. Well, that’s what my human seems to think anyway. She also seems to believe I am a male. Oh cheese, is she gonna be surprised to know how many kittens I’m carrying right now. I’m a hard working mother, to both my future kittens and my human, as she has been oblivious lately. Oblivious, did I use that right? English is my ninth language. Anyway, speaking of her, for the past five minutes I have been trying to notify her that I am currently stuck under her bed. I have been struggling to squeeze through so I decided...

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“Room for Mr. Cuddles” by David B Fraser

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She called me Mr. Cuddles, and took me from the shelter to her one room apartment near Kensington Market. I was just beginning to get my weight under control at the shelter. A lot of cats have complaints about the shelters but I always found they have a good weight detox program when your owner has really let you, let yourself go. Her one room dwelling was horribly claustrophobic. The only window ledge was far too high for me to climb. Similarly, the bed as well. A litter box was shoved into a corner, unceremoni...

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“Harold and Maude” by Patricia Merewether

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Harold and Maude I have to tell you how angry and disappointed I am. My dinner was so late that it was dark outside when they returned. They told me they were going out to get me a surprise, so I let the late dinner slide. But then they came home with my surprise, and I just wanted to jump up on that knick-knack shelf and knock every smashy thing onto the floor! The female scratched my head and said, "Harold, this is Maude! You have a new friend!" Another cat! Seriously? Why would they think that was a good idea? Don't they know by now tha...

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“Count Fritzula the Tuxedo Cat” by Diane Hawkes

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Count Fritz was no ordinary Count; he had the usual markings of a Tuxedo but with a little more. He had fangs like that of a proud Fritzula and his razor sharp claws were as pristine as the finest of kitty claws. Fritzula was also very proud of his 22lb stance. Lady Mama Wife would watch in awe as he strutted his stuff around the castle. But, a heed of caution, don't ever make mention of his shorter than average manly tail; it would only crush this Count Fritzula's kitty ego. Count was very proud of his Man King and...

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“It's hot in the savannah.” by Rene Volpi

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It's terribly hot on the savannah. Lions like me are having a rough time. I should lose weight as it's getting harder than ever to carry those antelope up the tree. I remember the days where it used to be a walk on the park (no pun intended). And these flies! I don't want to get in a bad mood but where the heck is the wind? My tail hurts since Zoopie, the baboon bit it. It used to work well against the flies on my back. I think i got a tooth abscess, more to contend with. Last time it took three weeks to go away and i had to eat sn...

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“"The Family Saga"” by Moumita Boral

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“The Family Saga” Sorry, Dusty; I promise I will give you tuna in the evening. Dusty remarked with a groan and gave a sullen look to "M." "Every time she promises, but she makes excuses, purr purr...." "Now I have to share that horrid Pedigree with that annoying Bruno, who despite my repeated warnings doesn’t stop licking me." Plus, he is a major whiner. Grr Grr. A regular day at the apartment ‘M," as usual, is boggled with work. With the upcoming event, she is always on her toes, unable to give time to her precious kids, a 4 year old La...

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“The Book of Cats” by Cindy Strube

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The Book of CatsLet’s count all the “fingers” and toes.Oh dear—is this one… Is there something wrong?One…two…three…four…five. And five on that side.What about…one…two…three…four. And four there. Poor wee scrap! Such a disability. But you can see, now that I’ve dried him off, he’ll have a gorgeous golden coat. Just like his daddy!What about the other two?… Oh, such a relief! They’re fine. Both have my coloring. This young gentleman is everything I could wish for, and this lovely little lady! Perfection in a fur onesie. She takes after me, obv...

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“Lost King” by Keith Maynard Jr

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Getting caught was my mistakeTo the land of man I was takenNow I want not for foodNo need to huntJust enjoy the sun.At first it seemed I was freeThat opening is a magic thing indeedAn invisible wall stops meIs it not an openingNo damage it takesOn the other side are men... staringI shout, I clawThey just enjoy the show.Futile my effort seemNo strength have INo point to tryStill I plotThough confinedI will survive.Yawning, soon it will be breakfast - today is spicy lamb, if I remember correctly. The routine is always the same - if it's lamb f...

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

Submissions are closed

✍️ 48 stories

“From Feral to Tame” by Heather Winslow

“I Am No King” by 𝔊𝔲𝔞𝔡𝔞𝔩𝔲𝔭𝔢 𝔗𝔢𝔩𝔠𝔬𝔫𝔱𝔞𝔯

“Granny Reyna is Dying ” by Dana Hammer

“Lennard and Leopold” by Kelly Sibley

“Vengeance Served Cold” by Timothy Rennels

“The Upright Cub” by Michele Hinton

“The ruler of the home” by Maizie Bymers

“Good Cheese” by Anonymous .

“Room for Mr. Cuddles” by David B Fraser

“Harold and Maude” by Patricia Merewether

“Count Fritzula the Tuxedo Cat” by Diane Hawkes

“It's hot in the savannah.” by Rene Volpi

“"The Family Saga"” by Moumita Boral

“The Book of Cats” by Cindy Strube

“Lost King” by Keith Maynard Jr

🌟 Similar prompts

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

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.

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