Dear diary
Raven here
My name is Raven Hanson, and I am a noble and generous cat, living in a house owned by the handsomest kid in the universe. But this first tale in my miserable diary series, is anything but noble and generous on a cat or kitten’s heart. So, all you cats and kittens, I recommend putting this bad beginning down, and doing something that much more pleases your brain, like chasing a mouse or your neighbor pet.
Folks, I am so, so, severely depressed. I want to fight with someone. A cat or even a dog who understands my toughness and commitment to fighting as a cat. One who I can pounce on, meow and yowl at, Until then, I guess I’ll just sit and watch the CatTube channel.
Wait… An ad for the CatWit games, the best competition in cat history. Hosted by three billionair celebrity cats named Sissy, Ochi and Lucy. The basics of this competition is that ten competitors take part in five cat competitions and the last cat standing wins a prize.
Let’s listen and I’ll tell you more later.
“ARE YOU A CAT WITH A CLEVER DEMEANOR? Ochi says, A CAT WHO IS TIRED OF LYING AROUND WITH NO ONE TO FIGHT WITH?”
“WELL COME ON DOWN TO THE CATWIT GAMES. Sissy continues, WE’VE GOT SEVEN COMPETITIONS THAT WILL HAVE YOU USING YOUR BIG BRAIN.”
“AND IF YOU ARE THE LAST CAT STANDING, YOU WILL WIN THE GRAND PRIZE. ALL THE FIGHTS YOU WANT WITH THE NEW CAT IN TOWN, LOLLIPOP.”
The screen switches to an image of a golden cat. Imagine all the hissing and battles we could have.
“SO COME ON DOWN TO THE CATWIT GAMES.” “ENTER YOUR NAME TODAY, AND SEE IF YOU CAN GET TO FIGHT WITH THE NEW CAT.”
I must enter folks. I need to have someone to fight with other than the mundane Watson. I tried fighting with him once and belive me, it did not go well.
Folks, I applied and I’m in the games. I’m here to tell you that – don’t tell the competition – I’m a little bit nervous. Some of the other constestants seem way more experienced. Of course I have a big brain, but they’re going to ask us to practice yowling the loudest, biting the hardest, being the best to sneak up on things and lets not forget hissing, scratching, pouncing and strangling. Whoever completes all or most of these tasks wins Lollipop as a neighbor.
Three weeks later:
Raven here:
Hi folks. It’s been three weeks since I’ve last written and the competition has been tough. There have been many battles and conflicts too dreadful and complicated to describe. But all and all, I won it all and now Lollipop is now my new neighbor! My first battle with him was intense. It involved all of the following, yowling, meowing, biting, sneak attacks, hissing, scratching, pouncing AND strangling.
But all and all, I think we’re gonna have a GREAT relationship as frenemies.
Lucas, this is awesome! Reading it made my night. Thank you!
Yes great story Lucas. Don’t normally read cat stories Cuz I’m allergic…but yours meow to me and can’t resist—and I love ravens-they too poses great powers…keep writing you have such wisdom humor … I’m a fan!
Lucas, this is fantastic! I remember when my daughter, who has cerebral palsy, started to love to write. She probably was around your age then. She wrote huge books about Charlie Brown! Keep up the writing 🙂
Lucas,
I just read Raven Diary #1. It’s amazing. Really loved it. I will share it with Madeleine.
Lucas,
Your writing and humor remind me so much of my son Alex!! He was a gifted and imaginative writer as are you! You made me laugh and smile. Keep up your great talent!
This is incredible. You are such an amazing writer! Please keep it up! Can’t wait to read more.
Lucas,
I LOVE this writing! I can’t wait to show it to Iris.
Lucas,
You are an amazing writer. Your observations are incredible. I can’t wait to read more.
Marsha
“Are you a cat with a clever demeanor?” Hahaha love the writing Lucas! It will come as no surprise that you are not only a handsome face, but also a skilled storyteller.
Lucas, I love reading your writing! You are so talented and creative. Thank you for sharing!
Ohh my that’s impressive, your good at drawing my imagination into this storyline . Great job. Cant wait to read some more.
I want to read more of handsome boy/Raven’s musings. Keep it up!
Lucas! You’re just fabulous. I think this is going to be your career.
I loved the “Cat” story. Brilliant!
We’re looking forward to reading more.
By the way I got this post through a Facebook post from your Dad. When I fill in the information below will I automatically get your blogs?
Love,
Chris and Tom
Dear Lucas,
I hope Raven and Lollipop continue their frenenemy relationship for a long time, and that you continue writing about them. You have a creative way with words and I’m going to share your writing with my friend Susie, who is also an author and artist. Be Well, Margarita Muñoz
Love this story about the cat games. Very good writing! I love how it really pulls you in. And raven is an excellent protagonist.
That is hilarious! I really like it! Julian
Hi Lucas. I love that Raven is “noble and generous.” We need to schedule another round of cards against humanity so we can all hang out and I can maybe catch a glimpse of the cat who inspired your great writing!
It’s 5:53am and I’m supposed to be going to bed as I’ve been awake all night but instead I’m distracted and stuck here reading your story, chuckling away :). You really are good at writing, your diary entry is quite short and yet a lot has happened and I can imagine it clearly and easily. Good on you :). I’m glad you’re sharing this.
Laurie
I love cat stories. I have 4 of my own and they are so funny. Keep up with the good writing. I will read them all😉
Hi there, I just looked at you website after watching your video by SBSK. Great interview, definitely one of the best I have seen on their channel. Your writing is amazing! I was hooked after the first paragraph.
Hey Lucas! You sir are my new favorite rabbit hole, I shall devour your creations with glee 😉
Wow Lucus u r sooooo talented for such a handsome young man!!! Keep on writing…u r amazing!!! I jus watched ur story on sbsk…u r a very charming kid…it may b hard to meet friends but the ones that stick around r true friends…my sister was on a vent n had a trac…Ik it was hard at times to understand her if u was jus meeting her also…but I understood every word u had to say in ur interview…ur very articulate…ur parents r amazing as well…plz pass that on to them for me…hope all is well when u read this…keep writing young man cuz I see a future as an author for u…best wish
Lucas I really enjoyed the first installment of your blog. You have great potential as writer, and I look forward to reading more. Love 😘 Mimi the Birdy mommy!
I just found your site and I loved this!! Please keep writing, I enjoyed so very much.
Hey mate! Just reading this and I love it. Absolutely fantastic. Love from England! (Maybe your stories are going international)
Raven and Lollipop remind me of my grandcats, Lucy and Anshelm. They are always up to something!
I so enjoy reading your stories!