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When I was seven, my mother told me spotting a black cat brought ill luck. Whenever I saw one in my neighborhood, I heard of some accident or death. Initially, I wanted to dismiss it as a mere coincidence. I loved these elegant, enigmatic creatures with velvety black fur and bewitching eyes. My grandmother died the day I rescued a black cat from a ditch and I never went near one again.
The black cat swished its tail, pressed its face, and rested its gaze on me…
Swetha Amit
Our latest podcast explores misconceptions about black cats, and how a black cat makes a difference to one person’s life… “The Purrfect Pal” is written and read by Swetha Amit.
You can listen to the podcast on the player below, or subscribe to “Litro Lab” on Spotify or iTunes.
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Did you like this podcast? Listen to “I Go to Prepare a Place for You” by Terena Elizabeth Bell, next.
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About Swetha Amit
Swetha is an Indian author based in California and a recent MFA graduate at University of San Francisco. She has published works across genres in Atticus Review, Oranges Journal, Toasted Cheese, and others (https://swethaamit.com). She is a reader for The Masters Review, and a staff writer for Fauxmoir lit mag. Her two stories have been nominated for Pushcart Prize 2022 She is an alumni of Tin House Winter Workshop and the Kenyon Review Writers’ workshop 2022.
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