Good luck finding it...hey you might have a free pet...or make a little money by selling it...

Cats are amazing how they do that. One showed up under my parents bed. And it still comes and visits to this day. They call him visiting kitty aka VK. Been around for years.

Try opening a can of tuna (pet grade) or get some catnip to lure it out. Might want to put bowls of water down. You may not want a cat, but you don't want a dead cat either! And once you do find it, find out if its microchipped. A good owner will spend $40 to chip the pet.

I get clawed to pieces Each time I see you again I get clawed to pieces How can I be just your friend

Use the time honored cat catching method. Put cardboard box in the middle if the room and walk away. Cats cannot resist curling up in a box!

What's so weird, it smells like a cat, but I bet there's no cat.

Put out some tuna or treats, he'll come looking for the food and you can catch him.

Free attack cat. Now you don't have to worry about burglar's taking your crap.

Just don't go to sleep! Seriously, it's a cat! You probably scared it (more than it scared you). I'm sure you will be able to find it and let it out.

put out some cat food, OP. You may not see thecat for a few weeks but it woll approach you sooner or later.