How My Cat Became the Midnight Snore Police
Domestic life has a rhythm—and for us, it was set by Luna, our poised, elegant cat. She slept, we slept, and everything was quiet. Until one night, something changed.
At first, it was subtle—a prickling feeling that I wasn’t alone. I’d wake from deep sleep, sensing eyes on me. Opening my eyes, I froze: Luna was no longer in her bed by the wall. She sat upright on the edge of my pillow, golden eyes wide, staring like a tiny feline sentinel. In the dark, she looked less like a pet and more like a statue carved from shadow.
Days passed. She behaved normally during daylight—affectionate, playful, purring in sunbeams. But at night, she became a silent watcher. My imagination spiraled: was she sensing something unseen? Protecting us? Or… waiting?
Worried, I took her to the vet. “Perfectly healthy,” the doctor said. “Cats are crepuscular. Just watch for triggers.” Practical advice, but how do you observe a cat while unconscious?
Enter the night-vision camera. Mounted on the dresser, it captured our bed in full. That night, I went to sleep, half nervous, half curious.
At 2:00 AM, Luna rose from her bed, precise, deliberate. She hopped onto the mattress and positioned herself inches from my husband’s face. Forty-five minutes of absolute stillness. Then it happened.
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