The Talking Cat

Max had always wanted a pet, so when a scruffy orange cat showed up at his door one rainy evening, he didn't hesitate to let it in. He dried the cat with a towel and gave it some milk and leftover chicken.

"Thank you," said a voice.

Max looked around but saw no one. "Who said that?"

"I did," the cat replied, licking its paw. "My name is Winston, and I've been searching for someone kind enough to help me."

At first, Max thought he was dreaming, but Winston explained that he was actually a prince who had been turned into a cat by a jealous wizard. The spell could only be broken if someone showed him genuine kindness without expecting anything in return.

Because Max had helped Winston simply because it was the right thing to do, the spell broke that very night. Winston transformed back into a prince, but he never forgot Max's kindness. He made Max a knight of his kingdom, and they remained best friends for life.