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 An Encounter of the Fourth Kind Open in new Window. [13+]
Inspired by the prompt "A teenager looking through his telescope discovers a new star."
by Prosperous Snow celebrating Author Icon
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Rated: 13+ | (3.0)
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Title of Work: : An Encounter of the Fourth Kind
Author of Work: : Prosperous Snow (Neva)
Date: : July 2, 2016

Plot:
Margo is kidnapped and told it is now her job to take care of the two cats and any kittens they have

Scene/Setting:
Margo is enjoying her morning coffee when her cat decides he wants to go outside. Apparently the cat insists someone go with him while he does his business. She follows the cat out and while she is standing there a small grayish purple skinned creature starts to talk to her. She thinks it is one of the neighborhood children making a video, so she decides to play along. She answers the questions of the individual and then blacks out.

When she wakes she is in a windowless cell sitting on a cot, with her cat and another cat sitting beside her. The wall eventually slides open and one of the creatures, informs her that she is now in charge of making sure the two cats and any kittens are taken care of in the future.

Characters:
King Mongkut - a cat
Margo - a human; the cats owner
Queen Moxie Gore - a cat
2 three foot tale grayish purple skinned individuals with large eyes

Suggestions:
One small thing: The first sentence of the second paragraph is not a complete sentence.

I understand you are writing for a given prompt. Setting the prompt up as Newpaper headlines is a great way to tie it into the story. I had no problem following the story. The only thing I am concerned about is how relaxed Margo is when she wakes up and finds herself in the cell. I personally think I would be scarred and worried.

I know you are trying to tie in the fact the boy saw a new star and the fact the creatures took the cat, but I am having trouble tying the two things together. What does finding a new star have to do with taking the cat? ...... besides probably being a little dense here, I did enjoy the story.

Character Count: 1,587 (tags = 222 Characters)
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