Dreams of a Kitten by Edward Drobinski - HTML preview

Dreams of a Kitten

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Stevie Vanquishes Bully Boy

Once upon a time, in a cozy little cape-colonial house at the

edge of the woods, there lived a playful tabby kitten named

Stevie. Stevie had soft fur with stripes that looked like they

were painted by the sun. He loved to chase butterflies, nap in

sunbeams, and play with his favorite toy mouse.

But there was one thing that troubled Stevie. In the

neighborhood, there was a big, grumpy cat named Bully Boy. Bully

Boy was always causing trouble, scaring the smaller kittens, and

stealing their treats. Stevie often watched from a distance,

wishing he could stand up to Bully Boy and protect his friends.

One night, as Stevie curled up in his warm bed, he drifted into

a deep sleep and began to dream. In his dream, Stevie found

himself in a magical forest where he was no longer a small

kitten but a mighty and brave warrior cat. He wore a shining

armor made of silver leaves and carried a sword that sparkled

like the stars.

Stevie heard a cry for help and rushed towards the sound. There,

he saw Bully Boy towering over a group of frightened kittens.

With a determined heart, Stevie stepped forward and challenged

Bully Boy.