Lois Letchford Reads "Diary of the Killer Cat" Part 3 |Remastered

26 Apr 2022 · 2 min

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In this narrated reading, Lois Letchford delivers Chapter 3 of Diary of the Killer Cat, titled “Wednesday.” The feline narrator recounts stumbling upon a dead mouse, deciding to bring it home despite not having killed it, and the chaotic, guilt‑laden thoughts that follow. The owner, Ellie, discovers the mouse, confronts the cat with a mix of affection and exasperation, and the scene escalates into an emotional “funeral” for the mouse. Interwoven throughout are vivid details of the surrounding environment—rat poison‑laced avenues, constant traffic, and a sense that the neighborhood is deteriorating into a grim “Fun City.” The chapter blends dark humor, remorse, and a plaintive plea from the cat to be left alone, showcasing the strained yet tender dynamic between pet and owner.

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Diary of the Killer Cat, Chapter 3. Wednesday. So spank me! I brought a dead mouse into their precious house. I didn't even kill it. When I came across it, it was already a goner. Nobody's safe around here. This avenue's ankle-deep in rat poison. Fast cars charge up and down at all hours. And I'm not the only cat around here. I don't even know what happened to the thing. All I know is I found it. It was already dead. Fresh dead? But then, and at the time, I thought it was a good idea to bring it home. Don't ask me why. I must have been crazy. And how did I know that Ellie was going to grab me and give me one of her little talks? Oh, Toffee, it's the second time this week. I can't bear it. I know you're a cat and it's natural and everything, But please, for my sake, stop. She gazed into my eyes. Will you stop, please? I gave her the blink. Well, I tried, but she wasn't having any of it. I mean it, Tuffy, she told me. I love you, and I understand how you feel, but you've got to stop doing this, okay? She had me by the paws. What could I say? So I tried to look all sorry, and then she burst into tears all over again, and we had another funeral. This place is turning into Fun City. It really is.