The Cat and His ServantA Short Retelling of Puss in Boots
I don’t ask for much. Food. Love. A warm place to sleep. The buffoons I chose to serve me can’t even provide that.
But I am His Excellency the Grand Feline Supreme, and I make my own luck. When I inherit the youngest son of a miller, I know the best way to improve my fortune is to elevate my servant. It will take wits and daring to turn this lowly peasant into a king, but if anyone can do it, I can.
A cat can accomplish anything he sets his mind to, and I am the cleverest of cats.
The Cat and His Servant is book nine in the Once Upon a Short Story collection.
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This short story of 5,000 words (about 12 pages) was originally given as a gift to my newsletter subscribers.
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A. G. Marshall
A. G. Marshall writes the kind of fantasy that remembers why fairy tales have endured for centuries. Her stories are filled with enchanted forests, hidden kingdoms, clever heroines, and unexpected twists on familiar legends, yet they never feel trapped by tradition. Instead, they explore what happens when beloved tales are viewed from a new angle, allowing old magic to reveal something entirely different.
Long before becoming a published author, Marshall was the child who could always be found in a library, wandering through shelves in search of new worlds. Stories became a constant companion, and writing soon followed. What began as a love of reading gradually evolved into a passion for creating her own adventures, inspired by folklore, fantasy, and the timeless appeal of characters who must discover their own strength.
Once Upon a Short Story
Once Upon a Short Story consists of nine books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
