SUMMARY:
Lucy appears to be a typical household cat, but behind her feline exterior lies a mind enhanced by a revolutionary neural chip that allows her to navigate the worlds of both humans and animals. As a newly minted agent of the Cat Intelligence Agency (C.I.A.), Lucy leads a hidden life of espionage that stretches far beyond the walls of her home with her master, Tom. Through a mysterious portal hidden in a bathroom mirror, she is pulled into a dark, reimagined Transylvania where historical shadows come to life and a secret war between werewolves and vampires threatens the balance of power. Blending surreal noir elements with a techno-thriller edge, the story follows Lucy as she balances her domestic loyalties with a mission that could reshape the course of a hidden history.
- LUCY – Chapter 1I: The Neural Enhancement and the Portal Hi. My name is Lucy. I am Tom’s cat—and no, I am not a “tomcat,” that’s gross! Tom is my master, and I generally do what he says, or at least I try to, especially when he is looking. Recently, Tom enrolled me in a program led by… Read more: LUCY – Chapter 1
- LUCY – Chapter 2II: C.I.A. Training and the First Mission I decided not to tell Desi about Hitler. I don’t like keeping secrets, but he hasn’t been programmed and likely doesn’t even know who Hitler is. It was good to be home with him while he told me about his day, including a mouse he almost caught. I… Read more: LUCY – Chapter 2
- LUCY – Chapter 3III: The Investigation of Hitler’s Castle “How’s the packing going, Lucy?” Tom asked. “Good, Tom,” I said. “My butt-pack is almost full. I just hope everything makes it through the transformer. I’ve never tried to take ‘stuff’ before”. I specifically wanted my favorite cat spray; I love the smell and can’t live without it. I… Read more: LUCY – Chapter 3
- LUCY – Chapter 4IV: The Dinner Party and the Nazi Secrets “I was beginning to worry about you, Lucy,” Tom said when we reunited. “Whitey showed me the Eagle’s Nest—the highest place in the castle,” I explained. “Oh, we can go there after dinner,” Adolf offered. “I truly enjoy watching the sunset there”. “So you spend a lot… Read more: LUCY – Chapter 4
- LUCY – Chapter 5V: The Whitey Night Party and Hitler’s Speech “Lucy!” Whitey called out. “What, Whitey? Why are you so excited?” I asked. “Lucy, Friday night is ‘Whitey Night’ in the castle!” she exclaimed. “Really? What is that?” I asked. “Adolf said I could do anything I wanted for one whole night,” Whitey explained. “So what did… Read more: LUCY – Chapter 5
- LUCY – Chapter 6VI: The Mouse Hunt and the Tragedy of Panzer I was very nervous translating for all those cats. I didn’t notice any boy cats and got the impression that all the girl cats were lesbians; they had a certain glow! They all seemed to understand Hitler’s speech, and I don’t remember messing up—mission accomplished. My… Read more: LUCY – Chapter 6
- LUCY – Chapter 7VII: The Werewolf Rage and the Dark Secrets of the Kitchen “Lucy,” Whitey called out. “Have you met Panther yet?”. “No,” I said. “I saw her talking to Panzer”. “She is Panzer’s twin sister,” Whitey explained. “Oh yes, now I see it,” I said. “You look exactly like her”. “Most boy-cats think I am better… Read more: LUCY – Chapter 7
- LUCY – Chapter 8VIII: Christmas in Transylvania and Desi’s Injury “So Whitey,” I asked, “how is Christmas in the Hitler household?” “We have a good Christmas,” Whitey replied. “This will be my third. He seems to really like the holiday, and we all get cat treats. I don’t think he is religious about it”. “What should I get… Read more: LUCY – Chapter 8
- LUCY – Chapter 9IX: The Final Mission and the Spring Offensive It was nice to be back at C.I.A. Headquarters. “Yes, Lucy, we are so glad to see you,” a C.I.A. handler said. “I thought we should have a little debriefing. Lucy, how do you feel about this Hitler-wannabe? You seem to like him. Even our computers are… Read more: LUCY – Chapter 9