Welcome to the Midnight Kingdom. When the humans go to sleep, the real rulers of the house awaken. From her throne atop the refrigerator, Zephyr, Queen of the Midnight Kingdom, watches over a sprawling realm of throw rugs, cat trees, windowsills, and carefully guarded food bowls. Her court is made up of twenty-six wildly different personalities: tuxedo schemers, noble forest cats, streetwise survivors, dramatic divas, and the occasional loaf-shaped philosopher. Together, they form the Pride. In this first collection of chronicles, the Kingdom faces threats both great and ridiculous. A mysterious Roomba stirs in the night. A dangerous treat conspiracy unfolds in the pantry. A full-scale rebellion erupts against the dreaded annual visit of the Needle-Wielders. And through it all, the court remembers the wisdom of Milk, the First King, whose travels and quiet leadership shaped the kingdom they defend today. Part cozy fantasy, part humorous memoir, and part royal court drama, Tails of the Midnight Kingdom invites readers into a world where every windowsill is a watchtower, every pantry raid is a military campaign, and every cat believes—correctly—that they are in charge. Whether battling spiders, overthrowing vacuum cleaners, or staging elaborate treat heists, the Pride proves that even the smallest kingdom can hold legendary adventures. The Midnight Kingdom is waiting. Just don’t let the cats know you’re reading their secrets.