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Twice Upon a Tail | ONC 2025 | cat cozy fantasy

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Parts 3
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Shapeshifting cats, magic tea shop, and a hot neighbor who hates all of the above.

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Tabitha is becoming a cliche of a single woman since she's always surrounded by cats. She volunteers at the shelter, fosters kittens, and has a soft spot for the neighborhood strays, even if it scares off her hot neighbor, who only likes dogs.

Curious about a new tuxedo who's been visiting her porch, Tabitha follows her to a mysterious tea shop where her life takes an unexpected turn. The tuxedo is not a cat at all but a teenage witch whose careless magic turns Tabitha into a cat as well. If they don't figure out how to break the curse, they'll both be stuck in feline bodies forever. The problem is, they need the help of a human. 

Tabitha has helped cats her whole life. Will anyone help her?

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Written for ONC 2025, using prompts 5, 7, and 15.All Rights Reserved

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