Miso: The Furry Guardian

Miso was a small tabby with sharp ears and a habit of watching everything. Adopted by Claire,

a light sleeper, Miso was used to quiet nights. But one winter evening, Claire fell asleep

on the couch while a pot simmered on the stove. Hours passed. The water boiled

away. The pot began to smoke, filling the apartment with a haze.

Miso jumped onto her chest, pawing her face, meowing urgently. When she didn’t

wake, he knocked a glass to the floor with a crash. Claire stirred,

coughing, and saw the smoke. She grabbed Miso and ran outside, calling the fire

department. The stove coil had already started to glow red. The firefighters