Miss Moppet's Mouse Chase

    By Anu Krishnan

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    03 Jun, 2024

    a cat sitting in front of a fireplace with a fire in it's fireplace screen and a teapot on the side, sots art, a storybook illustration, Beatrix Potter, storybook illustration

    This is a kitten named Miss Moppet. She is gazing intently at the cupboard, believing she has heard a mouse.

    a painting of a kitten sitting in a cabinet with a mouse and a mouse pad on the floor next to it, sots art, a storybook illustration, Beatrix Potter, storybook illustration

    Peeking out from behind the cupboard is a cheeky mouse, not the least bit scared of Miss Moppet. He teases her by making funny faces.

    a cat is running through a room with toys and bookshelves on the floor and a bookcase, furry art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    Miss Moppet leaps, but she's too slow. She misses the mouse and hits her head on the cupboard. Ouch! That's a hard cupboard, she thinks.

    a cat is standing in a room full of toys and toys on the floor and a blue door is open, furry art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, official art

    The mouse, now safe on top of the cupboard, looks down at Miss Moppet, who's nursing her head with a duster. He watches her, puzzled by her actions.

    a cat in a blue outfit is sitting on a rug next to a fireplace and a potted plant, fantasy art, a storybook illustration, Andrey Esionov, highly detailed digital painting

    Miss Moppet wraps her head with the duster and sits by the fire, looking very ill. The mouse, feeling brave, slides down the bell-pull to get a closer look.

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    Miss Moppet continues her act, looking sicker by the minute. The mouse inches closer, curious. He's almost within reach of Miss Moppet, who's watching him through a hole in the duster.

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    Suddenly, Miss Moppet jumps at the mouse, catching him off guard. She thinks it's her turn to tease the mouse, but her plan is not very nice.

    a kitten is playing with a ball of yarn on the floor in a room with a dresser and a chair, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris Rallis, highly detailed digital painting

    She ties the mouse in the duster and tosses it like a ball. But, she has forgotten about the hole in the duster. When she opens it, the mouse is gone!

    a cat is running through a room with a mouse in it's hand and a mouse in the other hand, furry art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, professional digital painting

    To her surprise, the mouse has wriggled out of the duster and run away. She looks up to see him dancing a jig on top of the cupboard, celebrating his escape.

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    Miss Moppet is left staring in disbelief as the mouse continues his dance. She realizes her plan has backfired and can't help but chuckle at the whole situation.

    a cat sitting on the floor next to a computer mouse and a ball of yarn on the floor next to a table, sots art, a digital painting, Chris Rallis, professional digital painting

    The mouse, satisfied with his victory dance, finally scurries away, leaving Miss Moppet alone in the room. She sighs, amused and tired, deciding to rest for a bit.

    a painting of a kitten and a mouse sitting on the floor next to a fireplace with a book and a mouse, sots art, a storybook illustration, Chris LaBrooy, highly detailed digital painting

    As she curls up by the fire, Miss Moppet decides that next time, she'll be more prepared for the mouse's tricks. But for now, it's time for a well-deserved nap.

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