Nine Lives

by Catherine Steadman · 2027

After a painful divorce, Frankie seeks a fresh start in a sleek London enclave, bringing along Blue, the Persian cat she rescued from her marriage. The neighborhood’s glossy façade soon cracks when Blue returns one night with a desperate message—'HELP ME'—scratched into his collar. Compelled to investigate, Frankie uncovers an old ‘cat‑cam’ collar that lets her spy on the lives of her stylish neighbours. What begins as a curious peek into their secrets spirals into a dangerous hunt for truth, revealing a killer lurking behind the polished doors. As the mystery deepens, Frankie must decide how far she’ll go to protect herself and the only companion she trusts, while the city’s elegant veneer gives way to a chilling, twist‑laden thriller.