3,230 words (12-15 minutes)
Genre(s): Fantasy, Speculative Fiction
Originally published in Fantastic Magazine in 1961

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Kreativity for Kats is a whimsical yet thought-provoking tale about Gummitch, an unusually intelligent and introspective cat struggling with his thwarted ambitions. As he copes with feline adolescence and the realization that he will never become human, he begins to explore new artistic avenues—particularly in the medium of spilled water. Through Gummitch’s peculiar perspective, Leiber offers a humorous and insightful meditation on creativity, identity, and the artistic impulse, all wrapped in a delightful feline-centric narrative.