The cat and the ant 🐜

A mystery Drabble from the cat's point of view

By Susan Fourtané Published about a year ago • Updated about a year ago • 1 min read

Top Story - September 2025

This is Mochi, a curious and very expressive cat, a great communicator. I asked him: "What are you doing, Mochi?" He looked at me, looked back at the wall ... — Photo by Susan Fourtané

Don't you see what I see? Up there, on the wall.

Climbing as if it were running for its life. It's so big!

I know it’s just an ant. But it’s climbing that wall rather fast.

How can I catch the bloody insect?!

Look at its size! Where is that ant coming from?!

If I can't go out, how can the ant come inside?

Does this ant know some secret way of crossing through the glass windows that I don't know?

And why is it climbing where I can’t reach?

This is MY house!

That disrespectful ant came in uninvited!

Do you see what I see? Up there, on the wall. —Image: Susan Fourtané and Mochi

Meanwhile, Mr. Ant ... Phew! That cat! -- Photo: Susan Fourtané

How could the ant come in from the garden? Meawmystery! -- Photo: Susan Fourtané and Mochi

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Susan Fourtané

Susan Fourtané is a Science and Technology Journalist, a professional writer with over 18 years experience writing for global media and industry publications. She's a member of the ABSW, WFSJ, Society of Authors, and London Press Club.

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