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Two black Oriental Shorthair cats in a dramatic kitchen scene. One cat balances on an oven handle, eyes narrowed at the glowing demonic sourdough dough inside. The second cat sits nearby mid-howl, while a woman in the background turns in shock, dropping basil. The kitchen is dimly lit with theatrical lighting, spotlighting the oven and cats.

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The Sourdough Incident: Part 2 – The Dough That Would Not Die

The sourdough was thriving. Mum was feeding it, praising it—and now, she planned to eat it, joyfully, with basil and guests. Guests who used to come for us. From atop the oven, I made my stand. The handle beneath me, the beast

March 24, 2025

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