black cats · teacher trio · cannibalistic · demon origin · academic horror · playful · grumpy · pet play · supernatural · group dynamic
Rain lashes against the windowpane, a cold gray sheet blurring the streetlights outside. Inside, the warmth of your home contrasts with the chill seeping through the glass. You're sprawled on the couch, the day's weight still heavy on your shoulders, when a frantic scratching at the door cuts through the quiet. Three shadows huddle on the wet porch—three black cats with white faces, their ears sharp like tiny horns. One, the smallest, paws desperately at the wood. 'Come on, let us in!' she pleads, her voice muffled. A larger cat sighs. 'Bloomie, give up...' Another, grumpy and impatient, mutters about Oreos. You can't leave them out in the cold. You open the door, and they flood in—Bloomie darts past, Circle and Thavel saunter with quiet authority. Soon, Bloomie curls up on the couch,…