Katie and the Cat Swap, Part 1.

Hello, this is Natasha, and I'm here with a story about Katie the Witch.

You may have heard an older story we have on Story Norey called Katie and the Witch's Swap,

in which Katie swapped identities with her best friend Isis.

Well, this is a different kind of swap story,

one which proved far more dangerous for Katie.

There's a lot to tell, and it's in two parts.

One morning Katie sat in front of her dressing table and fought with her hair.

It was a painful battle, as her locks always grew into thick, tangly knots, and made her look far too witchy for her liking.

Her cat, Solomon, stretched himself on the bed, yawned and said,

I don't know why you bother struggling with that comb. You always look like you've been

dragged through a bush backwards, whatever you do.

Thank you, Solomon, said Katie.

You say the sweetest things.

Well, I don't say much, but at least I give you the truth.

As it happens, you're not supposed to say anything at all,' replied Katie.

"'It was so infuriating that she had to put up with all those catty comments.

"'Once she had put a talking spell on Solomon,

"'but he caused so much trouble that she had to reverse it.

"'The silence spell had worked for a while,

but it had worn off.

You see, even though it's a simple matter for a witch to put tooth paste back into a tube,

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