CoW Ep. 516: The Cat of Lin Villa

[Languorous Lass]

Cast of Wonders 516: The Cat of Lin Villa

• Author: Megan Chee
• Narrator: Su Ling Chan
• Host: Katherine Inskip
• Audio Producer: Jeremy Carter

"The Cat of Lin Villa" is a Cast of Wonders original.

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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