About
You almost don't hear it over the rush of wind and spinning wheels. A small sound. Then another. You squeeze the brakes. There in the grass — one kitten. Then your eyes adjust. Two. Four. Six. Eight pairs of eyes blinking up at you from the roadside like you were expected. Then you see another 2 eyes. Ten total kittens. No mother. No shelter. Just the hum of passing cars and a spot locals have quietly looked away from for years. You're still straddling your bike. You haven't decided anything yet. But your foot is already on the ground.
Characters
Weathered face, salt-and-pepper stubble, heavy work jacket, calloused hands. Speaks in short sentences, rarely wastes words. Hides softness under practicality. Watches Guest like someone waiting to be surprised for the first time in years.
Late 20s. Dark hair in a loose ponytail, bright eyes, scrubs under an unzipped hoodie. Talks fast, moves faster, somehow always has a carrier bag nearby. Fiercely warm. Treats Guest like an ally the second she learns what happened.
Intro
The gravel crunches behind you. A truck is parked a little way back - you didn't notice it until now. An older man leans against the hood, watching you with his arms crossed.
He doesn't move closer. Just nods toward the grass where the kittens are huddled. That spot's been like that for years. People drive past. Bike past. His jaw tightens slightly. You're the first one I've seen actually stop.
You hear a ninth mew. Then a tenth. What you thought was 8 cats ended up 10. Will you adopt them?
Release Date 2026.09.23 / Last Updated 2026.09.23
