I Сan Always Stop Drinking

Illustrator Ideogram

Editor You.com

© Max Marshall, 2024

© Ideogram, illustrations, 2024

ISBN 978-5-0062-6732-9

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Max Marshall

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I Сan Always Stop Drinking

First edition. January 8, 2024.

Copyright © 2024 Max Marshall. Written by Max Marshall.

This book was written partially using AI You.com and Ideogram content in the text and illustrations.

It is a heartwarming and engaging story that follows the life of a fat fluffy black cat named Mateo living in a big city. Working as a shop assistant, Mateo develops a troublesome habit of stealing food and beer, leading to a downward spiral of alcohol addiction and reckless behavior.

As Mateo’s excessive drinking starts to impact his health, relationships with friends, and job performance, he faces a series of challenges and consequences. From losing friends to facing an accident due to drunk driving, Mateo’s journey is filled with highs and lows that ultimately lead him to a pivotal moment of realization.

Max Marshall creates stories that transport readers to far-off lands, immersing them in rich cultures and inviting them to experience the full spectrum of human emotion.

Nestled within the pages of countless masterpieces lies a writer whose name evokes thoughts of passion, creativity, and boundless imagination.

With an elegant command of language and a deep understanding of the human soul, this writer creates characters whose triumphs and struggles resonate deeply with readers of all ages. Whether exploring the complexities of love and loss or delving into the depths of the human psyche, this writer’s prose is as beautiful as it is insightful, revealing truths that stir the heart and inspire the soul.

In a bustling city filled with bright lights and busy streets, there lived a chubby black cat named Mateo. Mateo was not just an ordinary cat – he worked as a salesman in a small cozy supermarket called Lucas Store.

With his fluffy fur and big round eyes, Mateo charmed everyone who got in his way. But behind his charming facade was a mischievous secret: Mateo had a tendency to steal food from store shelves when no one was looking. He couldn’t resist the temptation of a delicious treat, especially when it came to such delicious snacks as fish crackers and cheese puffs.

One sunny afternoon, when the clock struck noon and the store was crowded with customers, Mateo took his chance. With imperceptible grace, he stole a juicy sausage from the deli counter and ducked into a quiet corner next to the cash register.

Hidden from prying eyes, Mateo gleefully savored the stolen snack, licking the chops, enjoying the forbidden feast. But his thieving ways did not end there. You see, Mateo had a more unpleasant habit that caused even more trouble-his insatiable thirst for beer.

Whenever the clock showed closing time, Mateo said goodbye to his fellow salesmen and went to the nearest bar called Whisker’s Lair. There, amid the clink of glasses and the chatter of customers, Mateo enjoyed his favorite drink – a glass of cold beer with foam.

But Mateo had no idea that his love of beer would soon lead him on the path of mischief and lawlessness. When the sun set on another day in the city, Mateo’s adventures were just beginning…

In the very center of the city, where neon lights shone brightly and the streets were boiling with activity, Mateo the black cat and his work buddy Tommy entered the Barbel’s lair. The cozy bar was filled with laughter and chatter, and the air was filled with the warm aroma of freshly brewed drinks.

Tommy, a sleek gray cat with a friendly smile, preferred fruit juices to beer. He believed in staying healthy and taking care of himself, unlike his noisy companion Mateo, whose love of beer knew no bounds. When they sat down at a table, Tommy sipped his favorite apple juice, while Mateo greedily ordered portion after portion of frothy beer.

With each glass of beer that disappeared down his throat, Mateo’s restraint melted, and soon he found himself standing on his feet, awkwardly dancing to the live music that filled the bar. His bushy tail swayed to the beat, and his whiskers twitched with delight as he whirled with reckless abandon.

As the night drew to a close, Mateo’s joyful dance turned into a raucous song, his voice echoing through the bar as he sang meaningless lyrics with gusto. His antics drew laughter and raised eyebrows from other patrons, but Mateo was too engrossed in the moment to pay attention to it.

However, not everyone was amused by Mateo’s drunken revelry. Jackson, a burly bulldog who served as a vigilant bouncer at the bar, had his limits. After several warnings and a few overkill, Jackson finally decided that he had had enough. Grabbing Mateo tightly by the collar, he escorted the tipsy cat to the door and gently nudged him outside into the cool night air.