Cast of Wonders 516: The Cat of Lin Villa (https://www.castofwonders.org/2022/11/cast-of-wonders-516-the-cat-of-lin-villa/)
• Author: Megan Chee (https://www.castofwonders.org/people/megan-chee/)
• Narrator: Su Ling Chan (https://www.castofwonders.org/people/su-ling-chan/)
• Host: Katherine Inskip (https://www.castofwonders.org/people/katherine-inskip-2/)
• Audio Producer: Jeremy Carter (http://www.castofwonders.org/people/jeremy-carter/)
"The Cat of Lin Villa" is a Cast of Wonders original.
Click here to listen to Episode 516 (http://traffic.libsyn.com/castofwonders/Wonders516.mp3)
Content Warning: Background mentions of an abusive relationship; infidelity
I did not care for Mr. Lin, the man who claimed to own the villa that I lived in. But when his new wife moved in, I found her much more agreeable. She came out to the courtyard every evening to give me treats: handfuls of coconut-scented rice, slices of stewed pork, fish steamed with ginger.
In return for the delicacies, I honoured her with my company. When she made nonsensical meowing noises at me, an offensive imitation of cat language, I made the same silly noises back at her. I even permitted her to stroke my fur. I really did spoil her.
Tags: adventure, cats, fox spirit, ghosts, goddess, Jeremy Carter, Katherine Inskip, love, Megan Chee, mythology, non-human protagonist, plots, quest, relationships, sacrifice, self-interest, Singapore, Su Ling Chan, young adult fiction