The sun had just begun to set, casting an eerie glow over the small, rural town of Hickory Creek. The town was home to many unusual people and creatures, but none so mysterious and unsettling as the black cat that was seen wandering the streets at night.

The locals whispered that the cat had belonged to a witch who had been burned at the stake centuries ago. It was believed that the cat had been cursed with the witch's spirit, bound to roam the town at night and bring misfortune to any who crossed its path.

One night, a young couple was walking home from a movie when they heard the low, ominous meowing of the cat. It seemed to be following them, its eyes glowing an eerie green in the darkness. As they quickened their pace, the cat matched them step for step.

The couple made it to their home safely, but as they opened the door, the cat suddenly leaped forward and scratched the man's arm. He cried out in pain and the cat vanished into the night.

The couple were shaken, but the next morning, the man awoke to find his arm had turned an unnatural shade of black. He soon realized the cat had cursed him, and he could feel an evil presence slowly overtaking him.

He knew he had to get rid of the curse, so he bravely ventured back out into the night. He searched the town for hours, calling out to the cat.