The whole dorm was buzzing with excitement. It was Halloween night, and just about everyone was getting ready for a party — including me and my roommate, Laura. She was eyeing the cat ears perched on my head and the long feline tail draped over my shoulder. She playfully teased me about my costume, chiding, “You’re not going to wear that, are you?”

I had cobbled together the simplest outfit I could muster at the last minute – black leggings, a matching T-shirt and whiskers I’d drawn on with an old eyeliner pencil. It was a lazy effort, but I figured it was better than nothing.

“It’s just a party,” I reasoned. “It’s not like anyone’s expecting a runway show.”

Laura rolled her eyes and said, “Famous last words. You never know... Read More